Town of Richmond, Vermont

TOWN OF RICHMOND, VERMONT

224thANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 The Richmond Select Board is honored to dedicate this year’s annual report to Brigadier General Michael T. Heston Deputy Adjutant General – Vermont National Guard Assistant Adjutant General – Army, Vermont National Guard 1959 – 2018

Michael T. Heston moved to Richmond in March 1994.

Michael served with the Vermont State Police, where he served 26 years as a Trooper and Patrol Commander, rising to the rank of Sergeant. During his career he was a mentor and leader to a generation of troopers.

General Heston also commanded soldiers of the Vermont Army National Guard at all levels from platoon leader to commander of the Vermont Army National Guard. He served three deployments to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom.

Here in Richmond, Michael was a valued member of our local community. He and his wife June raised their children Kelsey and Keegan in our town. He coached youth sports and served as a volunteer on town committees.

The people of Richmond thank Michael Heston for his service to our town, our state and our country. He will be missed here by all of us who knew him as a neighbor and a friend. Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018

TOWN of Richmond, Vermont 2017- 2018

Warning for the Two Hundred and Twenty-Fourth 1795 - 2018

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING March 5, 2019

Chartered October 1794

Bring This Report to Annual Meeting.

Please keep this report as a reference manual

Lunch will be available in the cafeteria at a nominal charge Courtesy of Beacon Light Grange #557

Many thanks to the residents and town employees who submitted articles for this town report. Thanks go to the various departments and the employees within the Town of Richmond that do their jobs to ensure Richmond is a safe and welcoming place to live.

1 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 Minutes Officials (Federal, State, Local)...... IBC Town & School Meeting - March 7, 2017...... 5 Our Community Cares Camp...... 56-57 2-1-1 Report...... 45 Parade & Fireworks Committee...... 46 911 Signs...... 39 Planning Commission...... 41 Age Well...... 45 Police Department ...... 36-38 Ballot Sample...... 71 Property Sales...... 30-31 Chittenden County Regional Recreation Committee...... 52 Planning Commission ...... 54 Richmond Community Band...... 50 Chittenden Solid Waste District ...... 58 Richmond Historical Society...... 43-44 Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations...... 51 Richmond Land Trust...... 57 Committee on Temporary Shelter...... 53 Richmond Rescue...... 20 Community Senior Center...... 60 Riverview Cemetery...... 53 Conservation Commission...... 58 Selectboard ...... 6 Constable and Animal Control...... 31 Town Clerk ...... 28 Delinquent Tax Policy...... 19 Town Committees & Boards...... 4 Delinquent Tax Report...... 19 Town Energy...... 61 Development Review Board...... 42 Town Government - Organization Meetings...... 3 Dog License Report...... 31 Town Manager’s Report...... 7 Elderly & Disabled Transportation Program...... 51 Town Officials...... 3 Financial Reports...... 8-18 Trails Committee...... 52 General Fund Statement of Revenue & Exp...... 18 US Dept. of Veterans Affairs...... 59 Proposed 2017-2018 Budget...... 8-16 UVM Health & Hospice...... 55 Reserved Fund Balances...... 17 Vermont Center for Independent Living...... 44 Tax Rate Calculation...... 17 Vermont Department of Health...... 46 Taxes Raised Statement...... 18 Vermont Family Network...... 55 Town Center Fund...... 18 Vermont State Representative...... 47-48 Fire Department...... 39 Vital Records:Marriages, Deaths, Births...... 29 Front Porch Forum...... 53 Warning (official) - Annual Town/School Meeting..69-70 Green Up Vermont...... 51 Water Resources Budget...... 22-26 Hale & Hearty Senior Club...... 55 Water Resources Report...... 21 Health Officer...... 41 Water Resources Statement of Revenue & Expenses...... 27 Highway Department...... 32-33 Western Slopes Business Association...... 50 Gravel Plans/Cost...... 34 Winter Sand Policy...... 33 Paving Plans/Cost...... 35 Zoning Department...... 41 Howard Center...... 62 Lake Iroquois Association...... 49 RABIES CLINIC Lake Iroquois Recreation District...... 50 MARCH 23, 2019 Library...... 40 9 AM TO NOON Lund...... 61 Mt. Mansfield Modified Union School District...... 63 RICHMOND RESCUE GARAGE Richmond Elementary School...... 64 Please Bring Proof of Previous Rabies Vaccinations Dog Licenses will be available for Richmond & Huntington Camels Hump Middle School...... 65 Questions…please call Linda Parent, 434-2221

Mt. Mansfield Union High School...... 66 Price is $20 per animal Mt. Mansfield Union High School Proposed Budget....67 All animals must be leashed or crated Mt. Mansfield Union High SchoolWarning ...... 68 MMCTV...... 62 2 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 Elected town Officials SCHEDULED TOWN MEETINGS & OFFICE HOURS POSITION NAME TERM TERM ENDS Selectboard 1st & 3rd Monday of each month Town Moderator clinton Buxton 1 Year 2019 7:00PM Town Center Town Clerk Linda M. Parent 3 Year 2019 Water & Sewer 1st & 3rd Monday of each month Town Treasurer mark Aridgides 3 Year 2019 Commissioners 6:00PM Town Center

Cemetery Trustees dennis Gile 5 Year 2019 Planning 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month Clinton Buxton 1 yr of a 5 Year 2019 Commission 7:00PM Town Center George Gifford 5 Year 2021 Linda M. Parent 5 Year 2022 Development 2nd Wednesday of each month Curran Robinson 5 Year 2023 Review Board 7:00PM Town Center

Conservation 2nd Tuesday of each month Constable Andrew Squires 1Year 2019 Commission 7:00PM Town Center

Library Trustee Keith Frantz 5 Year 2019 Recreation 1st Tuesday of each month Laurie Dana 5 Year 2020 Committee 7:00PM Town Center Ellen Crary 5 Year 2021 Jenna Bisset 5 Year 2022 Library Trustees 1st Thursday of each month Jana Brown 5 Year 2023 6:00PM Library

Selectboard Bard Hill 3 Year 2019 Trails 3rd Tuesday of each month Stephen Ackermann 2 Year 2019 Committee 7:00PM Town Center David Sander 3 Year 2020 Roger Brown 3 Year 2021 Mt. Mansfield Modified 1st & 3rd Monday of each month Christy Witters 2 Year 2020 Union School District 6:30PM TBA www.cesuvt.org - for up-to-date meeting information & agendas State Representative marcia L. Gardner 2 Year 2020 www.richmondvt.gov - for up-to-date meeting information & agendas

Mt. Mansfield Modified TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE HOURS - 434-2221 / 434-3139 Union School Directors Monday 8:00AM - 5PM John “Chip” Noonan 3 Years 2019 Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 8:00AM - 4Pm Lucinda Preston 3 Years 2019 Friday 8:00AM - Noon Michael Marks 3 Years 2020 Derek Miodownik 3 Years 2021 TOWN MANAGER’S OFFICE HOURS - 434-5170 Monday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Justices of the Peace All 2 Year terms ending 2020 Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday 8:00AM - 4Pm Denise Begins Barnard marshall Paulsen Francis Churchill Sue Pochop TOWN PLANNER & ZONING ADMINSTRATOR OFFICE Joel Furr Curran Robinson HOURS - 434-2430 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Cheryl Hard Cameron Thomas Friday by appointment James “Jeff” Hard c. Jane VanLandingham www.richmondvt.gov Keith Kasper Becky Vigneault

Thank you to Janet & Rick Bonneau at Winooski Press for their support and assistance in the publication of the Town Report. Thank you to Treena Brogan for the cover photo of the Winter Solstice on Dugway Road. My appreciation also to the many citizens that have provided other photos for this Town Report. Linda M Parent, CVC, Town Clerk 3 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 town of richmond committees and boards SELECTBOARD Bard Hill, Chair David Sander, Vice Chair RECREATION COMMITTEE Stephen Ackerman Roger Brown Harland Stockwell, Chair Robin Rabideau Christy Witters TRAILS COMMITTEE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Jean Bressor, Co-Chair Callie Ewald, Co-Chair Judy Rosovsky, Chair Elizabeth Wright Martha Marciel Willie Lee Robert Low Mary B. Houle Jim Monahan Mike Donohue Frederick Barrett Guy Roberts Ed Wells Tyler Merritt Kristin Nelson Jack Linn Kate Kreider Sarah Morey Jimmy Cochran KJ O’Grady Jason Osterman

DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD WATER & SEWER COMMISSIONERS David Sunshine, Chair Matthew Dyer, Vice Chair Bard Hill, Chair David Sander Roger Pedersen Padriac Monks Frances Huntoon Robert Reap Gabriel Firman Alison Anand-alternate Christy Witters

JULY 4TH PARADE & FIREWORKS interium andrews forest COMMITTEE committee Susan Glennon Barbara LaPlant Hannah Phillips, Chair Guy Roberts Richard Niquette Donna Niquette Wright Preston Willie Lee Linda Parent Ken Nussbaum Cecilia Danks Berne Brody Norman Perkins Justin Spence Elizabeth Wright Brad Elliott Charles Senick Bruce LaBounty Cara LaBounty Carine McCauley Shannon Dufour-Martinez HAVE YOU………….

PLANNING COMMISSION

Mark Fausel, Chair Brian Tellstone, Vice Chair

Virginia Clarke Scott Nickerson ü REGISTERED TO VOTE? Alison Anand E. Lauck Parke ü LICENSED YOUR DOG OR REPORTED CHANGES?

Joy Reap ü RENEWED YOUR CAR REGISTRATION?

ü PAID YOUR WATER/SEWER & PROPERTY TAX BILL?

ü REPORTED YOUR NEW ADDRESS?

ü SUBMITTED A ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION?

ü OBTAINED COPIES OF DEEDS?

ü POSTED YOUR LAND?

ü FILED YOUR NAME CHANGE CERTIFICATE?

ü RESEARCHED YOUR GENEOLOGY?

ü APPLIED FOR YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE?

ü OBTAINED COPIES OF MARRIAGE, BIRTH, OR DEATH CERTIFICATES?

ü HAD DOCUMENTS NOTARIZED?

ü PAID YOUR PARKING TICKET?

ü REQUESTED AN EXCESS WEIGHT PERMIT?

ü APPLIED FOR A LIQUOR LICENSE?

ü PURCHASED THE HISTORY OF RICHMOND BOOK?

ü APPLIED FOR YOUR GREEN MOUNTAIN PASSPORT?

ü PURCHASED LAKE IROQUOIS BEACH PASS?

ü ASKED ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT TOWN SERVICES?

Andrews Forest *Services available at the Town Clerk & Treasurer’s Office* 4 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 town of richmond vermont ANNUAL TOWN and SCHOOL MEETING RICHMOND, VERMONT MARCH 6, 2018 The legal voters of the Town of Richmond met at Camels and police vehicles, John VanHouten moved, second Hump Middle School at 9:00 am to transact business. by Chris Granda, to amend Linn’s amendment to Moderator Clinton Buxton called the meeting to order. only take $1.00 from the Police Department budget. An honor guard from Boy Scout Troop #23 presented the This amendment was rejected by voice vote of those Flag of our Country and the State of Vermont. The Pledge present. Dolores Carter moved, second by Frederick of Allegiance was recited. Buxton asked that we observe Barrett, to call the question to accept the Town Budget a moment of silence for the members of the military who as printed. So approved by voice vote of those present. serve to protect the freedoms we have today. Roberts Rules Article 4. Shall general obligation bonds or notes of the of Order were reviewed. Mr. Buxton stated the house rules town of Richmond in an amount not to exceed and procedures. four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000), Linda M. Parent, Town Clerk read the warning for the subject to reduction from the receipt of available meeting. state and federal grants-in-aid, be issued for Article 1. To elect school and town officers for terms the purpose of replacing and relocating 500 feet posted on the ballot. (To be voted by Australian ballot) of waterline on Bridge Street and the Bridge Street Article 2. To hear and accept the reports of the Town Bridge, the estimated cost of such improvements officers. being Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars Article 2 was moved by Frances Thomas, second ($415,000)? (To be voted by Australian ballot) by Ingrid Cichoski. Richard Niquette spoke on behalf Article 5. Do the voters of Richmond support continued of the Parade & Fireworks Committee. The basis of the efforts by the Select Board to finalize a plan for new announcement was that unless more people came building to house the Richmond Police Department forward, there would be no July 4 celebration in the at a cost not to exceed Three Million Dollars park July 2018. Jeffrey Forward commented on the ($3,000,000), provided that the voters have the energy report that was not in the published town report. opportunity to approve or deny funding before any forward also asked that a Town Center Report be construction is awarded? (To be voted by Australian included in future Town Reports. ballot) Article 3. Shall the voters of the Town of Richmond Article 6. To transact any other Town business that may approve a budget of $3,747,985 to meet the expenses come legally before this meeting. and liabilities of the Town of Richmond? Article chris Granda moved, second by Jeffrey Forward, 3 was moved by Duane LaRose, second by John Cohn. the following non-binding resolution: “The select Geoffrey Urbanik, Richmond Town Manager presented board may allocate up to $200,000 in surplus savings a power point of the proposed town budget. There to capital improvements to the Town Center.”, as were several questions with regard to the presentation, a result of the FY2019 building assessment. Passed by mr. Urbanik answered all questions. There were standing vote 25 yes – 20 no. questions regarding employee health insurance Betsy Emerson announced that all senior citizens are payments. It was asked why the rate of $45 per hour f invited to join the Community Senior Center. or the Bolton traffic contract was not higher. David curran Robinson moved, second by David Thomas, to healy moved, second by Jeffrey Forward, to cut Police adjourn the meeting at 1:54pm. So approved by voice department line # 10-7-90-5-90.20 completely. After vote. much discussion and explanation Mr. Healy withdrew his amendment. Jack Linn moved, second by Patricia Respectfully Submitted, Brushett, to remove $150,000 from the Police linda M Parent, CVC, Town Clerk department budget. After much discussion regarding Clinton Buxton, Moderator the comparison of Richmond Police Department to hinesburg Police Department, insurance benefits

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

Sullivan, Powers & Company are hired annually to audit the financial books for the Town of Richmond. Fothergill, Segale & Valley are hired annually to audit the school records. Excerpts from their annual audit have been included in this report. The full report is available at the town office and also under the documents section at www.richmondvt.gov – see “2018 Town Audit.”

5 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 SELECTBOARD Welcome our 224th Richmond Town Meeting. It is my honor to welcome you as a member of the Richmond Selectboard. i begin by recognizing Michael Heston and his manage improvements to the recently acquired Andrews contributions to our town, state and country. He Forest, based on our Forest Management Plan. contributed to our community in many ways: officer, • continued work to address ‘streetscape’ trooper, commander, husband, father, citizen. We are improvements in the historical Village including sidewalks, better for having known him, and he will be missed. crossings, parking, and stormwater management. As I pause to contemplate our past, present, and The Selectboard continues to strive for honesty, future, I am struck by the varied contributions of many transparency, accountability, and civility in our work. people to the health and vigor of our town. We benefit We seek to use your tax dollars and your Town resources from the efforts of town employees, elected officials, effectively and responsibly. Elected bodies work best appointed members of our boards and commissions, and when informed by active citizens, and I invite you to countless volunteers, from our friends and neighbors who attend Selectboard meetings at the Town Center, watch make Richmond…Richmond. I am also struck by our our meetings on MMCTV Channel 15, or read the minutes connection to the past, to those who preceded us, and to of our meetings on our website: http://www.richmondvt. the future, to those who will succeed us. I thank our fellow gov/government/selectboard/. You may suggest agenda citizens, past, present and future, who make Richmond a items by contacting a member of the Selectboard or the great place to live. Town Manager. We welcome your questions, comments in the past year the Selectboard and the Town have or suggestions. addressed a variety of challenges and opportunities. In Looking beyond the borders of Richmond, we may our small Town with a modest number of staff, staff at times be dismayed or disheartened by the discord and transitions are particularly noticeable, and there have been turmoil that we see. In such times we might do our best to a number of staff transitions in recent months. On behalf turn to the light, to pursue the greater good and the good of the Town and the Selectboard, I thank those staff who will that persists in ourselves, our neighbors, our town, have left for their service to the Town, and also extend our our state, our nation, and our world. welcome to new staff. Significant recent events include: “Our duty is not merely the preservation of political • The departure of our previous Town Manager, power but the preservation of peace and freedom…our Geoff Urbanik. Paul Bohne served as interim Town duty as a Party is not to our Party alone, but to the nation, Manager on a temporary basis, and Josh Arneson has and, indeed, to all mankind.” been hired as the new Town Manager. from a speech that was to have been delivered by John F. • Staff transitions in the Police Department Kennedy on the night of November 22, 1963 including the departure of Chief Buck, Officer Nadeau, and Officer Hamlin. Paco Aumand has provided interim Bard Hill, Chair leadership, and we are now recruiting a new Police Chief. • Staff transitions in the Water/Sewer Department with the departure of Ian Buckley and the very recent departure of Trudy Jones. We expect a new staffperson to begin work in January 2019. • The purchase of the Andrews Town Forest. • Voter approval of a new Town Plan in November 2018. in the next year we can expect more challenges and opportunities, including: • Town budget: our proposed Town budget includes tax increases of about 2%, which met the stated Selectboard goal of limiting a tax increase to 2-2.5%. It will remain a challenge to limit tax increases while addressing our financial needs including wages and salaries, increases in the costs of health insurance and other insurance, and capital expenses. • Town buildings: Breadloaf Architects produced an assessment of our Town buildings in 2018. We plan to use this assessment to inform future building maintenance and improvements, some of which are overdue. This includes addressing the building needs of our Police Department and Fire Department. • Zoning regulations: The Planning Commission will take up a major task, updating our Town zoning regulations to align with the new Town Plan. Fly Fishing Instruction, Richmond Seniors • A new Andrews Forest Committee will plan and 6 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT hello, my they were not in support of the Selectboard continuing efforts name is Josh Arneson. I to finalize a plan for a new building to house the Richmond started as the Richmond Police Department at a cost not to exceed three million dollars. Town Manager on Nov. Community wide meetings were then held to help determine 5, 2018. I have had a what the community wanted from the department. The chance to meet many consensus is that the community wants a police department residents in my first few that is focused on community policing at a cost that they view months on the job and as reasonable. After 41 years of public service, Police Chief look forward to meeting Alan Buck retired at the end of June 2018. Francis “Paco” many more. My family Aumand was hired as Interim Director of Police Services and I have been in in July, working with the Officers, Select Board and Town Chittenden County for Manager. The FY20 budget that will be presented at the 2019 the last ten years. We Town Meeting has set staffing in the department at four full resided in Bolton up until time officers, one part time officer, and a Police Chief. The this past September when hiring process for a new chief was started in December of we moved to Richmond. Our children have been attending 2018. Richmond Elementary School for the last three years, • After over a year of work and much public input the giving us a close connection to the Richmond community. I Planning Commission finalized the Town Plan and the plan have thoroughly enjoyed settling into my new role in town was approved by voters on November 6, 2018. The next step is government and my family and I are all thrilled to be residents the implementation of the plan which will be carried out by the of Richmond. Having just begun in this position makes writing town staff as well as the many volunteer boards, commissions, a manager’s report a bit challenging. I owe a big thank you to and committees in town. This work will also include a the Town staff who helped pull together items to include in the review and updating of the zoning regulations. Thanks and report, as much of what is included here occurred prior to my congratulations are owed to the Planning Commission for arrival. their hard work on the plan and also to the many residents i would like to thank Geoff Urbanik, who was Town who took an active role in helping to provide feedback for the Manager for the previous 8 years. He left with the Town in plan. excellent shape and we have a thoughtful and dedicated staff • Through the generosity of the Andrews family, the thanks to his leadership. He has been incredibly generous Town acquired and conserved 428 acres of forestland and with his time with me which has been helpful as I settle into farmland through the Vermont Land Trust and the Vermont this role. I would also like to than Paul Bohne, who served Housing and Conservation Board. This land will be protected as Interim Town Manager between Geoff and myself. Paul as a Town Forest in perpetuity. A Town Forest Steering helped guide the Town through a few months of transition and Committee was formed and the Committee did a tremendous has also been a great resource for me. job developing and finalizing a forest management plan. The Some of this past year’s highlights: process involved including all stakeholders in the discussions. • The Vermont River Conservancy and the Richmond The Andrews Community Forest Committee has been formed Land Trust received funds from the Conservation Reserve and will take over working on the ongoing management and Fund toward the acquisition of the Huntington Gorge Property development of the forest. located on Dugway Road. The Richmond Land Trust with A few of the other projects I have been working on the support of the Vermont River Conservancy will work to since November include: Contracted with the Tech Group preserve and protect the geological, ecological, and scenic to provide information technology managed services for characteristics of the Gorge. This joint effort will enable Town computers, providing for increased security, better appropriate public access for recreational and educational functionality, and back up capacity. Created a page on the opportunities for future generations. website to post documents related to each Selectboard • Working with East Engineering, stabilization of the meeting increasing the information that is readily available to river bank at Volunteers Green was completed. After many the public. Worked with the Selectboard to develop a system years of erosion, steps were taken to install rip rap to control for a more thorough review of the warrants. Researched the future erosion of the area near the band stand and bridge on reserve fund accounts in order to provide a clear explanation Bridge St. of their balances and restrictions. • Buttermilk LLC., In conjunction with Gristmill The coming year is filled with many projects including: Builders, has completed a demolition of existing buildings Planning for the future of the Town buildings and improvements and extensive (and expensive) cleanup of the Creamery based on a facilities assessment and the needs of the Town location. The project ran into many unexpected delays going forward. Continued work on increasing the ease of and increased expenses as more items for removal were public access to information by posting all ordinances and discovered after the initial assessment. After the cleanup was policies online. Planning and coordination storm water, water, completed the builders started construction on the first phase and streetscape projects. Review and update the personnel of the repurposing of the Creamery property located on Jolina policy. Continued focus on cost control related to vendors that Court. Construction of the first building got underway in the the Town contracts with. summer of 2018 and will be home to a mix of commercial and Please feel free to stop by my office any time if you have residential units scheduled to open in the summer of 2019. a question, concern, or just want to say hi. I am also available • At Town Meeting in 2018 the voters indicated that by phone (434-5170) and email ([email protected]). 7 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 Town of Richmond FY20 Budget Expense Worksheet 01/22/19

Budget FY Actual FY Budget FY Budget FY FY 19/20 % Expense Budget Accounts 2018 2018 2019 2020 Change

TOWN ADMINISTRATION 10-7-10-0-10.00 Administration Salaries 218,160 216,506 225,301 230,490 2.30% 10-7-10-0-10.01 Delinquent Tax Collector 10,000 7,784 10,000 10,000 0.00% 10-7-10-0-10.30 Health Insurance Opt out 0 - 0 5,000 100.00% 10-7-10-0-10.03 Election Expenses 2,700 310 2,700 1,500 -44.44% 10-7-10-0-10.05 Selectboard 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750 0.00% 10-7-10-0-11.00 SS/Medicare - Adm. 16,315 17,624 17,348 19,191 10.63% 10-7-10-0-10.08 Bank Fees 500 - - - 0.00% 10-7-10-0-12.00 Municipal Retirement 12,540 10,832 10,055 12,493 24.25% 10-7-10-0-15.00 Health Insurance 47,395 44,160 43,401 19,747 -54.50% 10-7-10-0-15.03 Long Term Disability 1,300 1,207 1,325 1,273 -3.92% 10-7-10-0-17.00 Recognitions/Awards 800 1,476 800 1,000 25.00% 10-7-10-1-20.00 Office Supplies 3,250 4,273 3,250 4,500 38.46% 10-7-10-1-20.01 Recording Books 3,600 882 3,600 3,600 0.00% 10-7-10-1-21.00 Postage - Adm. 7,500 7,583 7,500 8,000 6.67% 10-7-10-1-22.00 Office Equipment 3,500 4,402 2,500 3,000 20.00% 10-7-10-1-23.00 Website Administration 1,600 1,354 1,100 1,200 9.09% 10-7-10-1-24.00 Advertising - Adm. 4,000 5,102 4,000 4,000 0.00% 10-7-10-1-25.03 Town Reports 5,000 2,589 3,000 3,000 0.00% 10-7-10-1-27.00 Training/Education 1,500 801 1,500 1,000 -33.33% 10-7-10-1-29.00 Travel - Adm. 150 276 150 200 33.33% 10-7-10-1-30.00 Telephone/Internet 5,000 4,261 4,600 4,000 -13.04% 10-7-10-1-42.00 Association Dues 550 535 550 550 0.00% 10-7-10-1-45.00 Contract Services Admin 12,000 4,965 11,600 5,000 -56.90% 10-7-10-1-45.02 Contract Services Animal 3,200 2,248 3,200 2,500 -21.88% 10-7-10-1-45.03 Contract Services Election 4,700 1,499 4,700 3,500 -25.53% 10-7-10-1-45.05 Technology Support 1,000 281 1,000 15,000 1400.00% 10-7-10-1-45-06 Technology Equipment - - - 2,000 100.00% 10-7-10-2-31.00 Heat 10,000 8,338 9,000 8,500 -5.56% 10-7-10-2-32.00 Electricity 10,300 8,757 9,500 9,000 -5.26% 10-7-10-2-33.00 Water and Sewer 4,800 7,387 6,800 7,400 8.82% 10-7-10-2-34.00 Trash Removal 2,000 1,791 2,000 1,800 -10.00% 10-7-10-2-62.00 Building Maintenance 11,000 26,090 11,000 11,000 0.00% 10-7-10-2-62.01 Landscaping & Tree Maint 2,000 2,018 2,000 2,000 0.00% 10-7-10-3-42.01 VLCT Membership Dues 5,500 5,909 5,800 5,917 2.02% 10-7-10-3-43.00 Legal 7,500 20,036 7,500 12,000 60.00%

8 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 Town of Richmond FY20 Budget Expense Worksheet 01/22/19

Budget FY Actual FY Budget FY Budget FY FY 19/20 % Expense Budget Accounts 2018 2018 2019 2020 Change

10-7-10-3-44.00 Independent Auditors 22,000 28,579 26,000 28,500 9.62% 10-7-10-3-46.00 Engineering Review 3,000 4,603 3,000 3,000 0.00% 10-7-10-3-48.00 General Insure/VLCT PACIF 139,000 159,901 157,000 180,368 14.88% 10-7-10-3-80.00 County Tax 22,000 21,658 22,000 22,000 0.00% 10-7-10-3-80.03 Emergency Management 1,000 - 500 500 0.00% 10-7-90-5-93.02 Rip Rap principal - - - 138,000 100.00% 10-7-90-5-93.03 Rip Rap interest - - - 2,719 100.00% 10-8-90-5-95.12 Transportation Svcs -SSTA 2,300 909 2,000 1,000 -50.00% 10-8-90-5-95.03 Flags 650 618 1,000 1,000 0.00% Town of Richmond 10-8-90-5-95.15 Front Porch Forum FY20 Budget Expense100 Worksheet 100 100 100 0.00% 10-7-10-2-43.01 Fire Protection 32,79601/22/19 32,763 45,637 45,637 0.00% 10-8-90-5-95.10 Richmond Rescue 70,680 70,680 72,800 74,984 3.00% 42-7-10-2-96.00 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment - - - 1,800 100.00% Total - Town Administration 716,636 744,839 750,566 922,719 22.94% Budget FY Actual FY Budget FY Budget FY FY 19/20 % Expense Budget Accounts 2018 2018 2019 2020 Change

Assessors 10-7-12-1-20.00 Office Supplies Listing 850 446 850 2,000 135.29%

10-7-12-1-27.00 Training/Education Town of400 Richmond - - - 0.00% 10-7-12-1-45.00 Contract Services Listing FY20 Budget21,600 Expense Worksheet 23,920 21,600 23,000 6.48% 01/22/19 10-7-12-3-47.00 Tax Map Maintenance 1,500 - 1,500 1,500 0.00% 10-7-90-1-91.00 Reappraisal Reserve 7,000 7,000 6,000 6,000 0.00% Total - Listers 31,350 31,366 29,950 32,500 8.51%

Budget FY Actual FY Budget FY Budget FY FY 19/20 % Expense Budget Accounts 2018 2018 2019 2020 Change

PLANNING AND ZONING 10-7-15-0-10.00 Salaries 59,160 59,847 65,484 67,337 2.83% 10-7-15-0-11.00 SS/Medicare - Adm. 4,600 4,764 5,042 5,185 2.83% 10-7-15-0-12.00 Municipal Retirement 2,500 2,272 2,385 2,525 5.86% 10-7-15-0-15.00 Health Insurance 0 24 4,513 18,051 299.97% 10-7-15-0-15.01 Health Insurance Opt-Out 5,000 2,830 1,261 - -100.00% 10-7-15-0-15.03 Long Term Disability 350 239 375 344 -8.27% 10-7-15-1-20.00 Office Supplies 2,800 3,966 2,800 4,000 42.86% 10-7-15-1-21.00 Postage - PZ 900 197 400 400 0.00% 10-7-15-1-24.00 Advertising - PZ 4,200 2,390 3,000 3,000 0.00% 10-7-15-1-27.00 Training/Education 1,500 77 800 800 0.00% 10-7-15-1-29.00 Travel - PZ 600 395 600 600 0.00% 10-7-15-1-42.00 Association Dues 210 - 210 - -100.00% 10-7-15-1-45.00 Contract Services Planning and Zoning 4,000 3,519 4,000 4,000 0.00% 10-7-15-3-43.00 Legal 5,000 7,393 5,000 10,000 100.00% 10-8-90-5-95.08 Regional Planning Dues 5,800 5,444 5,800 5,505 -5.09% Total - Planning and Zoning 96,620 93,355 101,671 121,747 19.75% 9 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 Town of Richmond FY20 Budget Expense Worksheet 01/22/19

Budget FY Actual FY Budget FY Budget FY FY 19/20 % Expense Budget Accounts 2018 2018 2019 2020 Change

POLICE DEPARTMENT 10-7-20-0-10.00 Regular Salaries 295,800 306,618 307,131 288,173 -6.17% 10-7-20-0-10.01 SRO Contract Hours 24,265 29,785 30,000 34,000 13.33% 10-7-20-0-10.30 Health Insurance Opt Out 11,000 8,635 5,000 0 -100.00% 10-7-20-0-10.99 Overtime 42,140 49,073 43,404 40,000 -7.84% 10-7-20-0-11.00 Social Security/Medicare 28,995 29,727 29,301 27,887 -4.83% 10-7-20-0-12.00 Municipal Retirement 21,423 25,566 32,677 28,004 -14.30% 10-7-20-0-15.00 Health Insurance 40,891 74,919 95,193 96,560 1.44% 10-7-20-0-15.03 Long Term Disability 1,825 2,157 2,500 2,001 -19.96% 10-7-20-0-10.05 Life Insurance - - 2,200 2,200 0.00% 10-7-20-0-10.04 Constable Training 500 92 500 500 0.00% 10-7-20-1-16.00 Uniforms 8,337 3,187 6,500 6,500 0.00% 10-7-20-0-10.00 Petty Cash - - 500 - -100.00% 10-7-20-1-20.00 Office Supplies 2,653 2,554 2,760 2,760 0.00% 10-7-20-1-22.00 Office Equipment 2,601 1,250 2,653 2,653 0.00% 10-7-20-1-22.01 Computer - Office 4,184 6,177 4,268 4,000 -6.28% 10-7-20-1-27.00 Training/Education 3,243 3,390 3,308 4,000 20.92% 10-7-20-1-28.00 Forensic Testing 800 - 500 - -100.00% 10-7-20-1-29.00 Travel 933 438 500 500 0.00% 10-7-20-1-30.00 Telephone 8,344 9,255 8,000 8,000 0.00% 10-7-20-2-20.10 Polygraph Testing - - - 700 100.00% 10-7-20-3-20.00 Police Supplies 5,194 6,033 5,298 9,500 79.31% 10-7-20-3-35.00 Equipment Repair 1,530 190 1,000 1,000 0.00% 10-7-20-5-50.00 Gas & Diesel 26,065 20,449 20,000 20,000 0.00% 10-7-20-5-52.00 Police Cruiser Repair 7,567 8,631 7,718 6,000 -22.26% 10-7-20-5-52.18 Police Cruiser Equipment 7,550 1,483 4,500 4,000 -11.11% 10-7-20-5-52.19 Police Cruiser Tires 4,161 3,323 4,245 3,000 -29.33% 10-7-90-5-90.20 Police Cruiser Purchase/Lease 35,000 36,255 50,260 35,000 -30.36% 10-7-90-5-90.21 Police Cruiser Interest - 3,260 4,099 4,099 0.00% 10-7-90-5-93.01 Police Capital Reserve 2,081 2,081 2,081 - -100.00% 10-7-90-2-92.03 Police Capital Cams principal 6,300 6,264 6,264 complete -100.00% 10-7-90-2-92.04 Police Capital Cams interest 600 288 147 complete -100.00% 10-7--20-5-50.01 Community Outreach - - - 9,205 100.00% 10-8-90-5-95.20 CUSI Domestic Task Force 7,583 7,583 7,526 7,505 -0.28% Total - Police Department 601,565 648,663 690,033 647,748 -6.13%

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Budget FY Actual FY Budget FY Budget FY FY 19/20 % Expense Budget Accounts 2018 2018 2019 2020 Change

LIBRARY DEPARTMENT 10-7-35-0-10.00 Salaries 139,768 145,986 142,563 146,952 3.08% 10-7-35-0-10.30 Health Insurance Opt Out 5,000 10,027 10,000 10,000 0.00% 10-7-35-0-11.00 Social Security/Medicare 10,688 11,834 10,906 12,085 10.81% 10-7-35-0-12.00 Municipal Retirement 5,779 5,245 4,921 6,310 28.24% 10-7-35-0-15.00 Health Insurance 26,995 790 2,400 840 -65.00% 10-7-35-0-15.03 Long Term Disability 966 542 985 624 -36.65% 10-7-35-1-20.00 Office Supplies 2,000 2,257 2,000 2,250 12.50% 10-7-35-1-21.00 Postage 1,200 1,201 1,000 800 -20.00% 10-7-35-1-22.00 Computer 2,500 2,249 2,500 2,250 -10.00% 10-7-35-1-27.00 Training/Education 300 227 300 300 0.00% 10-7-35-1-29.00 Travel 300 190 300 300 0.00% 10-7-35-1-30.00 Telephone 2,550 2,620 2,550 2,600 1.96% 10-7-35-2-31.00 Heat 3,000 2,603 3,000 3,000 0.00% 10-7-35-2-32.00 Electricity 5,500 5,107 4,500 4,500 0.00% 10-7-35-2-33.00 Water and Sewer 1,600 1,662 1,600 1,600 0.00% 10-7-35-2-62.00 Maintenance 9,000 8,291 9,000 9,000 0.00% 10-7-35-3-20.01 Books 14,000 14,814 15,000 17,000 13.33% 10-7-35-3-45.01 Programs 700 886 1,200 1,200 0.00% 10-7-90-2-92.01 Library Reserve 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 0.00% Total - Richmond Free Library 239,846 224,530 222,725 229,611 3.09%

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Budget FY Actual FY Budget FY Budget FY FY 19/20 % Expense Budget Accounts 2018 2018 2019 2020 Change

FIRE DEPARTMENT 10-7-40-0-10.00 Salaries 25,000 33,076 32,000 40,000 25.00% 10-7-40-0-11.00 Social Security/Medicare 1,923 2,468 2,464 3,080 25.00% 10-7-40-1-18.00 Medical 100 - - - 0.00% 10-7-40-1-27.00 Training/Education 1,500 876 1,500 1,500 0.00% 10-7-40-1-29.00 Travel 400 55 400 400 0.00% 10-7-40-1-30.00 Telephone 2,900 3,206 2,900 3,500 20.69% 10-7-40-1-95.00 Public Relations 400 397 500 500 0.00% 10-7-40-2-31.00 Heat 2,500 2,316 2,500 2,500 0.00% 10-7-40-2-32.00 Electricity 2,500 1,805 2,100 2,100 0.00% 10-7-40-2-33.00 Water and Sewer 1,500 1,398 1,500 1,500 0.00% 10-7-40-2-62.00 Maintenance 10,000 5,465 100,000 10,000 -90.00% 10-7-40-3-00.00 Turnout Gear 12,000 12,172 12,000 9,000 -25.00% 10-7-40-3-00.01 Air Packs 12,000 12,000 12,000 15,000 25.00% 10-7-40-5-35.01 Radio Repair 3,000 4,494 3,000 3,000 0.00% 10-7-40-5-35.03 Radio Dispatch 6,000 5,293 6,000 6,000 0.00% 10-7-40-5-50.00 Gas, Oil & Diesel Fuel 4,200 3,314 2,500 4,000 60.00% 10-7-40-5-51.01 Pump Testing 3,500 1,413 2,000 1,500 -25.00% 10-7-40-5-52.00 Fleet Maintenance 11,000 7,035 11,000 11,000 0.00% 10-7-40-5-52.02 Hose Testing 3,500 1,840 2,500 2,500 0.00% 10-7-40-5-53.01 Equipment Repair 1,500 1,892 2,500 2,500 0.00% 10-7-40-5-55.00 Supplies 2,000 2,031 2,000 3,000 50.00% 10-7-40-5-57.00 Equipment Purchase 10,000 9,574 11,000 15,000 36.36% 10-7-40-5-80.05 2018 Engine principal - - - 48,571 100.00% 10-7-40-5-80.06 2018 Engine interest - - - 12,308 100.00% 10-7-90-5-90.03 2005 Engine Bond 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 0.00% 10-7-40-5-80.03 2005 Engine Interest 3,757 3,111 3,332 2,314 -30.55% 10-7-90-5-90.05 2015 Engine - Bond FY16 49,708 50,121 50,121 50,121 0.00% 10-7-90-5-90.06 2015 Engine - Interest FY16 3,639 3,691 2,752 1,834 -33.35% 10-7-90-5-93.00 Fire Capital Reserve 28,500 28,500 28,500 28,500 0.00% 10-7-40-2-30.00 VLCT Pacif Insurance - - - 5,366 100.00% Total - Fire Department 213,026 207,543 307,068 296,594 -3.41%

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Budget FY Actual FY Budget FY Budget FY FY 19/20 % Expense Budget Accounts 2018 2018 2019 2020 Change

RECREATION & TRAILS 10-7-60-0-10.00 Recreation Salaries 2,500 2,995 2,500 2,500 0.00% 10-7-60-0-11.00 Social Security/Medicare 200 217 200 193 -3.75% 10-7-60-1-42.00 Association Dues 250 59 250 100 -60.00% 10-7-60-2-32.00 Electricity 700 561 700 700 0.00% 10-7-60-2-33.00 Water and Sewer 1,200 1,271 1,300 1,300 0.00% 10-7-60-2-34.00 Trash Removal 1,200 1,857 1,300 1,900 46.15% 10-7-60-2-62.00 Park Maintenance 8,500 8,382 4,500 4,000 -11.11% 10-7-60-2-62.01 Trails Maintenance 1,000 989 1,000 1,000 0.00% 10-7-60-2-62.02 Recreation Equipment 1,500 - 1,500 1,500 0.00% 10-7-60-3-95.00 Conservation Comm Supplies 1,000 193 1,000 500 -50.00% 10-7-60-3-95.01 Special Events 1,000 - 500 500 0.00% 10-8-90-5-92.21 Lake Iroquois Association 400 400 400 1,000 150.00% 10-8-90-5-92.22 Lake Iroquois District 600 600 600 600 0.00% 10-7-90-2-92.02 Conservation Fund 1Cent Town45,300 of Richmond 45,300 45,300 46,465 2.57% FY20 Budget Expense Worksheet 10-7-90-2-92.05 Andrew Community Forest 01/22/19 500 100.00% Total - Recreation & Trails 65,350 62,824 61,050 62,758 2.80%

Budget FY Actual FY Budget FY Budget FY FY 19/20 % Expense Budget Accounts 2018 2018 2019 2020 Change

General Fund Total 1,981,861 2,029,788 2,180,881 2,336,744 7.15%

11-7-50 HIGHWAY 11-7-50-0-10.00 Regular Salaries 265,500 243,463 268,000 305,767 14.09% 11-7-50-0-10.30 Health Insurance Opt Out 15,000 11,365 10,000 10,000 0.00% 11-7-50-0-10.98 Overtime 20,740 31,997 34,000 30,000 -11.76% 11-7-50-0-11.00 Social Security/Medicare 22,000 22,092 23,254 26,624 14.49% 11-7-50-0-12.00 Municipal Retirement 15,000 14,442 15,420 18,673 21.09% 11-7-50-0-15.00 Health Insurance 53,02513 61,958 68,756 87,645 27.47% 11-7-10-0-15.03 Long Term Disability 1,800 1,529 2,975 1,939 -34.82% 11-7-50-0-16.00 Uniforms 2,800 3,409 2,800 3,000 7.14% 11-7-50-1-20.00 Office Supplies 1,500 783 1,500 1,000 -33.33% 11-7-50-1-29.00 Travel - 42 - - 0%. 11-7-50-1-30.00 Telephone 2,400 2,571 2,400 2,400 0.00% 11-7-50-2-29.00 Education / Licenses 400 - 400 400 0.00% 11-7-50-2-31.00 Heat 6,500 7,919 6,500 8,000 23.08% 11-7-50-2-32.00 Electricity 3,000 2,209 2,500 2,000 -20.00% 11-7-50-2-33.00 Water and Sewer 2,200 1,859 2,200 2,200 0.00% 11-7-50-2-34.00 Trash Removal 1,000 1,103 1,000 1,100 10.00% 11-7-50-2-62.00 Maintenance 7,000 10,993 7,000 7,000 0.00% 11-7-50-3-32.01 Street Lights 15,500 15,301 15,000 15,500 3.33% 11-7-50-5-35.00 Radio 600 - 600 600 0.00% 11-7-50-5-35.01 Radio Repair 300 - 300 300 0.00% 11-7-50-5-50.00 Gas & Oil 3,500 3,009 3,500 3,500 0.00% 11-7-50-5-50.02 Diesel Fuel 50,000 40,001 45,000 45,000 0.00% 11-7-50-5-52.00 Fleet Repair Trucks 15,000 12,244 15,000 13,000 -13.33% 11-7-50-5-52.01 Excavator Repair 2,500 1,355 2,500 1,500 -40.00% 11-7-50-5-52.03 Winter Maint Attachments 300 - 300 300 0.00% Town of Richmond FY20 Budget Expense Worksheet 01/22/19

Budget FY Actual FY Budget FY Budget FY FY 19/20 % Expense Budget Accounts 2018 2018 2019 2020 Change

CHARITABLE APPROPRIATIONS 10-8-90-5-95.01 VT Family Network - - - 500 100.00% 10-8-90-5-95.02 Age Well 1,800 1,000 2,000 2,000 0.00% 10-8-90-5-95.05 Howard Center - - - - 0.00% 10-8-90-5-95.06 MMCTV - - - 3,200 100.00% 10-8-90-5-95.07 Lund - - - 1,000 100.00% 10-8-90-5-95.09 Richmond Community Band 400 400 400 400 0.00% 10-8-90-5-95.11 Hale & Hearty 4,100 4,100 4,100 4,100 0.00% 10-8-90-5-95.13 Visiting Nurses 9,693 9,693 9,693 9,693 0.00% 10-8-90-5-95.14 VT Ctr for Independent Living 375 375 375 375 0.00% 10-8-90-5-95.16 COTS 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 0.00% 10-8-90-5-95.17 OCCC 100 100 250 800 220.00% Total - Appropriations 17,468 16,668 17,818 23,068 29.46% Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 General Fund Total 1,981,861Town of Richmond 2,029,788 2,180,881 2,336,744 7.15% FY20 Budget Expense Worksheet 01/22/19 11-7-50 HIGHWAY 11-7-50-0-10.00 Regular Salaries 265,500 243,463 268,000 305,767 14.09% 11-7-50-0-10.30 Health Insurance Opt Out 15,000 11,365 10,000 10,000 0.00%

11-7-50-0-10.98 Overtime Budget 20,740 FY Actual 31,997 FY Budget 34,000 FY Budget 30,000 FY FY 19/20-11.76% % Expense Budget Accounts 2018 2018 2019 2020 Change 11-7-50-0-11.00 Social Security/Medicare 22,000 22,092 23,254 26,624 14.49% 11-7-50-0-12.00CHARITABLE APPROPRIATIONS Municipal Retirement 15,000 14,442 15,420 18,673 21.09% 11-7-50-0-15.0010-8-90-5-95.01 HealthVT Family Insurance Network 53,025 - 61,958 - 68,756 - 87,645 500 100.00%27.47% 11-7-10-0-15.0310-8-90-5-95.02 LongAge Well Term Disability 1,800 1,5291,000 2,9752,000 1,9392,000 -34.82%0.00% 11-7-50-0-16.0010-8-90-5-95.05 UniformsHoward Center 2,800 - 3,409 - 2,800 - 3,000 - 7.14%0.00% 11-7-50-1-20.0010-8-90-5-95.06 OfficeMMCTV Supplies 1,500 - 783 - 1,500 - 1,0003,200 100.00%-33.33% 11-7-50-1-29.0010-8-90-5-95.07 TravelLund - 42 - - 1,000 - 100.00%0%. 11-7-50-1-30.0010-8-90-5-95.09 TelephoneRichmond Community Band 2,400 400 2,571 400 2,400 400 2,400 400 0.00% 11-7-50-2-29.0010-8-90-5-95.11 EducationHale & Hearty / Licenses 4,100 400 4,100 - 4,100 400 4,100 400 0.00% 11-7-50-2-31.0010-8-90-5-95.13 HeatVisiting Nurses 6,5009,693 7,9199,693 6,5009,693 8,0009,693 23.08%0.00% 11-7-50-2-32.0010-8-90-5-95.14 ElectricityVT Ctr for Independent Living 3,000 375 2,209 375 2,500 375 2,000 375 -20.00%0.00% 11-7-50-2-33.0010-8-90-5-95.16 WaterCOTS and Sewer 2,2001,000 1,8591,000 2,2001,000 2,2001,000 0.00% 11-7-50-2-34.0010-8-90-5-95.17 TrashOCCC Removal 1,000 100 1,103 100 1,000 250 1,100 800 220.00%10.00% 11-7-50-2-62.00 Maintenance Total - Appropriations 17,468 7,000 10,99316,668 17,818 7,000 23,068 7,000 29.46%0.00% 11-7-50-3-32.01 Street Lights 15,500 15,301 15,000 15,500 3.33%

11-7-50-5-35.00 Radio General Fund Total 1,981,861 Town of 600 Richmond 2,029,788 - 2,180,881 600 2,336,744 600 0.00%7.15% 11-7-50-5-35.01 Radio Repair FY20 Budget Expense 300 Worksheet - 300 300 0.00% 01/22/19 11-7-50-5-50.0011-7-50 HIGHWAY Gas & Oil 3,500 3,009 3,500 3,500 0.00% 11-7-50-5-50.0211-7-50-0-10.00 DieselRegular Fuel Salaries 265,500 50,000 243,463 40,001 268,000 45,000 305,767 45,000 14.09%0.00% 11-7-50-5-52.0011-7-50-0-10.30 FleetHealth Repair Insurance Trucks Opt Out 15,000 12,24411,365 15,00010,000 13,00010,000 -13.33%0.00% 11-7-50-5-52.0111-7-50-0-10.98 ExcavatorOvertime Repair 20,740 2,500 31,997 1,355 34,000 2,500 30,000 1,500 -40.00%-11.76% Budget FY Actual FY Budget FY Budget FY FY 19/20 % 11-7-50-5-52.03Expense11-7-50-0-11.00 Budget SocialWinter Accounts Security/MedicareMaint Attachments 2018 22,000 300 2018 22,092 - 2019 23,254 300 2020 26,624 300 Change14.49%0.00%

11-7-50-5-52.0411-7-50-0-12.00 GraderMunicipal Repair Retirement 15,000 2,500 14,442 - 15,420 1,000 18,673 500 -50.00%21.09% 11-7-50-0-15.0011-7-50-5-52.05 HealthLoader Insurance 53,025 1,000 61,958 1,599 68,756 1,000 87,645 1,500 27.47%50.00% 11-7-10-0-15.0311-7-50-5-52.06 LongPickup Term Repair Disability 1,800 500 1,529 - 2,975 500 1,9391,000 100.00%-34.82% 11-7-50-0-16.0011-7-50-5-52.07 UniformsPark Mower 2,800 500 3,409 396 2,800 500 3,000 500 7.14%0.00% 11-7-50-1-20.0011-7-50-5-52.08 OfficeRoadside Supplies Mower 1,500 400 783391 1,500 500 1,000 500 -33.33%0.00% 11-7-50-1-29.0011-7-50-5-52.09 TravelTractor 300 - 4296 400 - 400 - 0.00%0%. 11-7-50-1-30.0011-7-50-5-52.10 TelephoneUtility Vehicle 2,4001,500 2,5713,466 2,4001,500 2,4001,500 0.00% 11-7-50-2-29.0011-7-50-5-52.18 TireEducation Chains / Licenses 1,000 400 611 - 1,000 400 1,000 400 0.00% 11-7-50-2-31.0011-7-50-5-52.19 TiresHeat 6,5008,000 7,9199,411 6,5008,000 8,000 23.08%0.00% 11-7-50-2-32.0011-7-50-5-53.00 ElectricitySmall Equipment Repair 3,0001,000 2,2091,080 2,5001,000 2,0001,000 -20.00%0.00% 11-7-50-2-33.0011-7-50-6-45.18 WaterEquipment and SewerRental 25,000 2,200 16,483 1,859 20,000 2,200 15,000 2,200 -25.00%0.00% 11-7-50-2-34.00 Trash Removal 1,000 1,103 1,000 1,100 10.00% 11-7-50-6-46.00 Eng/Consultants - Roads 200 615 200 800 300.00% 11-7-50-2-62.00 Maintenance 7,000 10,993 7,000 7,000 0.00% 11-7-50-6-57.00 Small Equipment Purchase 7,000 6,712 7,000 7,000 0.00% 11-7-50-3-32.01 Street Lights 15,500 15,301 15,000 15,500 3.33% 11-7-50-6-57.01 Cutting Edges 10,000 10,133 10,000 10,000 0.00% 11-7-50-5-35.00 Radio 600 - 600 600 0.00% 11-7-50-6-57.03 Welding & Cutting Supplies 1,000 727 1,000 1,000 0.00% 11-7-50-5-35.01 Radio Repair 300 - 300 300 0.00% 11-7-50-6-57.04 Equip. Rental Wood Chip 1,600 960 2,000 2,000 0.00% 11-7-50-5-50.00 Gas & Oil 3,500 3,009 3,500 3,500 0.00% 11-7-50-6-57.19 Misc. Equip. Parts 1,000 351 1,000 1,000 0.00% 11-7-50-5-50.02 Diesel Fuel 50,000 40,001 45,000 45,000 0.00% 11-7-50-6-58.02 Bridge/Culvert Repair 3,200 - - - 0.00% 11-7-50-5-52.00 Fleet Repair Trucks 15,000 12,244 15,000 13,000 -13.33% 11-7-50-6-60.00 Patching 1,000 1,526 1,000 1,000 0.00% 11-7-50-5-52.01 Excavator Repair 2,500 1,355 2,500 1,500 -40.00% 11-7-50-6-60.01 Chloride 15,000 14,871 15,000 15,000 0.00% 11-7-50-5-52.03 Winter Maint Attachments 300 - 300 300 0.00% 11-7-50-6-60.19 Miscellaneous Supplies 1,000 1,187 1,000 1,000 0.00% 11-7-50-6-62.02 Sweeping 4,000 3,850 4,000 4,000 0.00% 14 11-7-50-6-63.00 Centerline Paint & Shoulder 3,500 915 3,500 2,500 -28.57% 11-7-50-6-63.01 Guardrails 5,000 2,928 5,000 - -100.00% 11-7-50-6-63.02 Signs 3,000 3,031 3,000 3,000 0.00% 11-7-50-6-64.00 Culverts 6,000 6,481 6,000 6,500 8.33% 11-7-50-6-60.03 Gravel & Aggregates 150,000 147,421 150,000 150,000 0.00% 11-7-50-6-60.05 Salt 75,000 73,515 80,000 80,000 0.00% 11-7-50-6-60.06 Sand 48,000 32,117 48,000 48,000 0.00% 11-7-50-6-64.01 Retreatment 292,000 287,657 292,000 293,000 0.34% 11-7-50-6-64.02 Storm Water & Sidewalks 120,000 133,067 120,000 115,000 -4.17% 11-7-90-2-90.09 1996 Highway Garage Princ 20,000 20,000 complete complete 0.00% 11-7-50-3-80.09 1996 Highway Garage Int 540 381 complete complete 0.00% 11-7-90-2-90.11 Jericho Road Princ 43,200 43,200 43,200 43,200 0.00% 11-7-90-2-90.13 Jericho Road Int 20,552 20,552 23,169 21,806 -5.88% 11-7-90-5-90.01 2015 FY15 Tandem Dump Truck Princ 19,844 19,844 19,844 19,844 0.00% 11-7-50-3-80.14 2015 FY15 Tandum Dump Truck Int 1,441 1,422 480 480 -0.05% 11-7-90-5-90.06 2013 Depot Street Princ 20,000 20,000 complete complete 0.00% 11-7-50-3-80.11 2013 Depot Street Int 415 357 complete complete 0.00% 11-7-90-5-90.23 2016 Chevy Pickup Princ 11,138 11,138 complete complete 0.00% 11-7-90-5-90.24 2016 Chevy Pickup Int 195 182 complete complete 0.00% 11-7-90-5-90.12 2013 Excavator Princ 21,960 21,960 complete complete 0.00% Town of Richmond FY20 Budget Expense Worksheet 01/22/19

Budget FY Actual FY Budget FY Budget FY FY 19/20 % Expense Budget Accounts 2018 2018 2019 2020 Change

11-7-50-5-52.04 Grader Repair 2,500 - 1,000 500 -50.00% 11-7-50-5-52.05 Loader 1,000 1,599 1,000 1,500 50.00% 11-7-50-5-52.06 Pickup Repair 500 - 500 1,000 100.00% 11-7-50-5-52.07 Park Mower 500 396 500 500 0.00% 11-7-50-5-52.08 Roadside Mower 400 391 500 500 0.00% 11-7-50-5-52.09 Tractor 300 96 400 400 0.00% 11-7-50-5-52.10 Utility Vehicle 1,500 3,466 1,500 1,500 0.00% 11-7-50-5-52.18 Tire Chains 1,000 611 1,000 1,000 0.00% 11-7-50-5-52.19 Tires 8,000 9,411 8,000 8,000 0.00% 11-7-50-5-53.00 Small Equipment Repair 1,000 1,080 1,000 1,000 0.00% 11-7-50-6-45.18 Equipment Rental 25,000 16,483 20,000 15,000 -25.00% 11-7-50-6-46.00 Eng/Consultants - Roads 200 615 200 800 300.00% 11-7-50-6-57.00 Small Equipment Purchase 7,000 6,712 7,000 7,000 0.00%

11-7-50-6-57.01 Cutting Edges Town 10,000 of Richmond 10,133 10,000 10,000 0.00% FY20 Budget Expense Worksheet 11-7-50-6-57.03 Welding & Cutting Supplies 1,000 727 1,000 1,000 0.00% 01/22/19 11-7-50-6-57.04 Equip. Rental Wood Chip 1,600 960 2,000 2,000 0.00% Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 11-7-50-6-57.19 Misc. Equip. Parts Town 1,000 of Richmond 351 1,000 1,000 0.00% FY20 Budget Expense Worksheet 11-7-50-6-58.02 Bridge/Culvert Repair 3,20001/22/19 - - - 0.00% 11-7-50-6-60.00 Patching 1,000 1,526 1,000 1,000 0.00% Budget FY Actual FY Budget FY Budget FY FY 19/20 % Expense11-7-50-6-60.01 Budget Chloride Accounts 2018 15,000 2018 14,871 2019 15,000 2020 15,000 Change0.00%

11-7-50-5-52.0411-7-50-6-60.19 GraderMiscellaneous Repair Supplies 2,5001,000 1,187 - 1,000 1,000 500 -50.00%0.00% 11-7-50-6-62.02 Sweeping 4,000 3,850 4,000 4,000 0.00% 11-7-50-5-52.05 Loader Budget FY1,000 Actual 1,599 FY Budget FY1,000 Budget 1,500 FY FY 19/2050.00% % Expense11-7-50-6-63.0011-7-50-5-52.06 Budget CenterlinePickup Accounts Repair Paint & Shoulder 2018 3,500 500 2018 915 - 2019 3,500 500 2020 2,5001,000 Change100.00%-28.57% 11-7-50-5-52.0411-7-50-6-63.0111-7-50-5-52.07 GraderGuardrailsPark Mower Repair 2,5005,000 500 2,928 396 - 5,0001,000 500 500 - -100.00%-50.00%0.00% 11-7-50-6-63.0211-7-50-5-52.0811-7-50-5-52.05 SignsRoadsideLoader Mower 3,0001,000 400 3,0311,599 391 3,0001,000 500 3,0001,500 500 50.00%0.00% 11-7-50-6-64.0011-7-50-5-52.0611-7-50-5-52.09 TractorCulvertsPickup Repair 6,000 300500 6,481 96 - 6,000 400500 6,5001,000 400 100.00%8.33%0.00% 11-7-50-6-60.0311-7-50-5-52.0711-7-50-5-52.10 GravelParkUtility Mower Vehicle & Aggregates 150,000 1,500 500 147,421 3,466 396 150,000 1,500 500 150,000 1,500 500 0.00% 11-7-50-6-60.0511-7-50-5-52.1811-7-50-5-52.08 TireSaltRoadside Chains Mower 75,000 1,000 400 73,515 391611 80,000 1,000 500 80,000 1,000 500 0.00% 11-7-50-6-60.0611-7-50-5-52.0911-7-50-5-52.19 TractorTiresSand 48,000 8,000 300 32,117 9,411 96 48,000 8,000 400 48,000 8,000 400 0.00% 11-7-50-6-64.0111-7-50-5-52.1011-7-50-5-53.00 RetreatmentUtilitySmall VehicleEquipment Repair 292,000 1,5001,000 287,657 3,4661,080 292,000 1,5001,000 293,000 1,5001,000 0.34%0.00% 11-7-50-6-64.0211-7-50-5-52.1811-7-50-6-45.18 TireStormEquipment Chains Water Rental & Sidewalks 120,000 25,000 1,000 133,067 16,483 611 120,000 20,000 1,000 115,000 15,000 1,000 -25.00%-4.17%0.00% 11-7-90-2-90.0911-7-50-6-46.0011-7-50-5-52.19 Tires1996Eng/Consultants Highway Garage - Roads Princ 20,000 8,000 200 20,000 9,411 615 complete 8,000 200 complete 8,000 800 300.00%0.00% 11-7-50-3-80.0911-7-50-6-57.0011-7-50-5-53.00 1996Small HighwayEquipment Garage PurchaseRepair Int 7,0001,000 540 6,7121,080 381 complete 7,0001,000 complete 7,0001,000 0.00% 11-7-90-2-90.1111-7-50-6-57.0111-7-50-6-45.18 JerichoCuttingEquipment RoadEdges Rental Princ 43,20010,00025,000 43,20010,13316,483 43,20010,00020,000 43,20010,00015,000 -25.00%0.00% 11-7-90-2-90.1311-7-50-6-57.0311-7-50-6-46.00 JerichoWeldingEng/Consultants Road & Cutting Int - RoadsSupplies 20,552 1,000 200 20,552 615727 23,169 1,000 200 21,806 1,000 800 300.00%-5.88%0.00%

11-7-90-5-90.0111-7-50-6-57.0011-7-50-6-57.04 2015SmallEquip. FY15 Equipment Rental Tandem Wood Purchase DumpChip Truck Princ Town 19,844 7,0001,600 of Richmond 19,844 6,712 960 19,844 2,0007,000 19,844 2,0007,000 0.00% FY20 Budget Expense Worksheet 11-7-50-3-80.1411-7-50-6-57.1911-7-50-6-57.01 2015Misc.Cutting FY15Equip. Edges Tandum Parts Dump Truck Int 10,000 1,4411,000 10,133 1,422 351 10,000 1,000 480 10,000 1,000 480 -0.05%0.00% 01/22/19 11-7-90-5-90.0611-7-50-6-58.0211-7-50-6-57.03 2013Bridge/CulvertWelding Depot & Cutting Street Repair SuppliesPrinc 20,000 3,2001,000 20,000 727 - complete 1,000 - complete 1,000 - 0.00% 11-7-50-3-80.1111-7-50-6-60.0011-7-50-6-57.04 2013PatchingEquip. Depot Rental Street Wood Int Chip 1,0001,600 415 1,526 357960 complete 1,0002,000 complete 1,0002,000 0.00% 11-7-90-5-90.2311-7-50-6-60.0111-7-50-6-57.19 2016ChlorideMisc. ChevyEquip. PickupParts Princ 15,00011,138 1,000 14,87111,138 351 complete 15,000 1,000 complete 15,000 1,000 0.00% 11-7-90-5-90.2411-7-50-6-60.1911-7-50-6-58.02 2016MiscellaneousBridge/Culvert Chevy Pickup SuppliesRepair Int 1,0003,200 195 1,187 182 - complete 1,000 - complete 1,000 - 0.00% Budget FY Actual FY Budget FY Budget FY FY 19/20 % 11-7-90-5-90.12Expense11-7-50-6-62.0211-7-50-6-60.00 Budget 2013SweepingPatching Accounts Excavator Princ 2018 21,960 4,0001,000 2018 21,960 3,8501,526 2019 complete 4,0001,000 2020 complete 4,0001,000 Change0.00%

11-7-50-3-80-1211-7-50-6-63.0011-7-50-6-60.01 CenterlineChloride2013 Excavator Paint Int& Shoulder 15,000 3,500 509 14,871 518915 complete 15,000 3,500 complete 15,000 2,500 -28.57%0.00% 11-7-90-5-90.2511-7-50-6-63.0111-7-50-6-60.19 2016GuardrailsMiscellaneous Park Mower Supplies principle 20,667 5,0001,000 20,667 2,9281,187 complete 5,0001,000 complete 1,000 - -100.00%0.00% 11-7-90-5-90.2611-7-50-6-63.0211-7-50-6-62.02 2016SignsSweeping Park Mower interest 3,0004,000 361 3,0313,850 337 complete 3,0004,000 complete 3,0004,000 0.00% 11-7-90-5-90.1511-7-50-6-64.0011-7-50-6-63.00 ProjectCulvertsCenterline 4a MilletPaint Stormwater& Shoulder 7,0506,0003,500 7,0466,481 915 7,0466,0003,500 7,0466,5002,500 -28.57%0.00%8.33% 11-7-90-5-90.2111-7-50-6-60.0311-7-50-6-63.01 2015GravelGuardrails FY16 & Aggregates Tandum Truck Principal 150,000 8,0925,000 147,421 21,480 2,928 150,000 21,480 5,000 150,000 21,480 - -100.00%0.00% 11-7-90-5-90-2211-7-50-6-63.0211-7-50-6-60.05 SignsSalt2015 FY16 Dump Truck Interest 75,000 3,000 592 73,515 1,5823,031 80,000 1,1793,000 80,000 3,000 393 -66.67%0.00% 11-7-90-5-90.3611-7-50-6-60.0611-7-50-6-64.00 2017SandCulverts FY20 Grader Principal 48,000 6,000 - 32,117 6,481 - 48,000 6,000 - 48,00030,000 6,500 100.00%0.00%8.33% 11-7-50-6-64.0111-7-90-5-90.3711-7-50-6-60.03 Retreatment2017Gravel FY20 & Aggregates Grader Interest 292,000150,000 - 287,657147,421 - 292,000150,000 - 293,000150,000 5,220 100.00%0.34%0.00% 11-7-50-6-64.0211-7-90-5-90.3311-7-50-6-60.05 Storm2019Salt FY20 Water Dump & Sidewalks Truck Principal 120,000 75,000 - 133,067 73,515 - 120,000 80,000 - 115,000 26,50080,000 100.00%-4.17%0.00% 11-7-90-5-90.3411-7-50-6-60.0611-7-90-2-90.09 2019Sand1996 FY20Highway Dump Garage Truck Princ Interest 48,00020,000 - 20,00032,117 - complete 48,000 - complete 48,000 4,251 100.00%0.00% 11-7-50-6-64.0111-7-90-5-90.3811-7-50-3-80.09 Retreatment20191996 FY20Highway Dump Garage Truck Int Deposit 292,000 540 - 287,657 381 - complete 292,000 - complete 293,000 25,000 100.00%0.34%0.00% 11-7-50-6-64.0211-7-90-5-90.3511-7-90-2-90.11 JerichoStormFY19 GraderWater Road &downPrinc Sidewalks payment 120,000 43,200 - 133,067 43,200 - 120,000 35,00043,200 complete 115,000 43,200 -100.00%-4.17%0.00% 11-7-90-5-90.2911-7-90-2-90.1311-7-90-2-90.09 FY19Jericho1996 HighwayDump Road Truck Int Garage down Princ payment 20,55220,000 - 20,55220,000 - complete 25,00023,169 complete 21,806 -100.00%-5.88%0.00% 11-7-90-5-90.0111-7-90-5-90.3211-7-50-3-80.09 2015FY191996 FY15HighwayTractor Tandem 4WD Garage full Dump paymentInt Truck Princ 19,844 540 - 19,844 381 - complete 19,84410,000 complete 19,844 -100.00%0.00% 11-7-50-3-80.1411-7-90-5-93.0111-7-90-2-90.11 Jericho2015Highway FY15 Road Capital Tandum Princ Reserve Dump Truck Int 27,70043,200 1,441 27,70043,200 1,422 27,70043,200 480 27,70043,200 480 -0.05%0.00% 11-7-90-5-93.0211-7-90-5-90.0611-7-90-2-90.13 Bridge2013Jericho Depot & Road Culvert Street Int Reserve Princ 37,00020,00020,552 38,88720,00020,552 complete 37,00023,169 complete 37,00021,806 -5.88%0.00% 11-7-90-5-90.0111-7-90-5-93.0311-7-50-3-80.11 20132015Guarderail DepotFY15 Reserve TandemStreet Int Dump Truck Princ 19,844 415 19,844 357 complete 19,844 complete 19,844 5,000 100.00%0.00%

11-7-50-3-80.1411-7-90-5-90.23 20152016 FY15Chevy Tandum PickupTotal - HighwayPrincDump Truck Department Int 1,558,023 11,138 1,441 1,528,497 11,138 1,422 1,567,105complete 480 1,634,068complete 480 -0.05%0.00%4.27% 11-7-90-5-90.2411-7-90-5-90.06 20162013 ChevyDepot StreetPickup Princ Int 20,000 195 20,000 182 complete complete 0.00%

11-7-90-5-90.1211-7-50-3-80.11Budget Amounts 2013 for DepotExcavator Voter Street Approval Princ Int 3,539,884 21,960 415 3,558,285 21,960 357 3,747,985complete 3,970,813complete 0.00%5.95% 11-7-90-5-90.23 2016 Chevy Pickup Princ 11,138 11,138 complete complete 0.00% 11-7-90-5-90.24 2016 Chevy Pickup Int 195 182 complete complete 0.00% 11-7-90-5-90.12 2013 Excavator Princ 21,960 21,960 complete complete 0.00%

15 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 Town of Richmond FY20 Budget Expense Worksheet 01/22/19

Budget Budget FY FY Actual Actual FY FY Budget Budget FY FY Budget Budget FY FY RevenueRevenue Budget Budget Accounts Accounts 20182018 20182018 20192019 20202020 AdministrationAdministration Operations Operations 10-6-0110-6-01 PROPERTY PROPERTY TAX TAX REVENUE REVENUE Budget FY Actual 1,665,730 1,665,730 FY Budget1,648,696 1,648,696 FY 1,742,039 Budget 1,742,039 FY 1,817,394.42 FY 1,817,394.42 19/20 % 10-6-01-1-01.12Expense10-6-01-1-01.12 Budget Accounts Delinquent Delinquent Tax Tax Penalty Penalty 2018 2018 10,000 10,000 2019 7,524 7,524 10,000 2020 10,000 Change 10,000 10,000 10-6-01-1-01.1311-7-50-3-80-1210-6-01-1-01.13 2013 Delinquent ExcavatorDelinquent TaxInt Tax Interest Interest 509 22,000 22,000 518 11,712 complete 11,712 22,000 complete 22,000 11,000 0.00% 11,000 10-6-01-1-01.1410-6-01-1-01.14 Current Current Taxes Taxes - Interest - Interest 11,000 11,000 7,582 7,582 11,000 11,000 8,000 8,000 10-6-01-1-01.1711-7-90-5-90.2510-6-01-1-01.17 2016 State ParkState PILOT Mower PILOT fundsprinciple funds 20,667 1,581 20,667 1,581 2,680 complete 2,680 1,581complete 1,581 3,800 0.00% 3,800 TOWN OF RICHMOND 10-6-02-2-10.1011-7-90-5-90.2610-6-02-2-10.10 2016 Act ParkAct 60 60ReappraisalMower Reappraisal interest Grant Grant 361 12,000 12,000 337 14,544 complete 14,544 1,700complete 1,700 14,500 0.00% 14,500 Fund Balances June 30, 2018 10-6-02-2-10.1210-6-02-2-10.12 Equalization Equalization Grant Grant 1,700 1,700 1,711 1,711 - - 1,700 1,700 TOWN OF RICHMOND 11-7-90-5-90.15 Project 4a Millet Stormwater 7,050 7,046 7,046 7,046 0.00% Fund Balance Increase Fund Balance 10-6-02-2-10.1310-6-02-2-10.13 Railroad Railroad Tax Tax 1,700 1,700 3,412 3,412 3,391 3,391 3,000 3,000 Fund Balances June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017 (Decrease) June 30, 2018 11-7-90-5-90.21 2015 FY16 Tandum Truck Principal 8,092 21,480 21,480 21,480 0.00% 10-6-02-2-10.1410-6-02-2-10.14 Current Current Use/Hold Use/Hold Harmless Harmless Program Program 78,000 78,000 76,439 76,439 80,000 80,000 78,000 78,000 General Fund (as stated January 28, 2019) Fund Balance Increase Fund Balance 10-6-02-2-10.1510-6-02-2-10.15 Per Per Parcel Parcel Revenue Revenue for forListing Listing - - - - 14,000 14,000 - - 11-7-90-5-90-22 2015 FY16 Dump Truck Interest 592 1,582 1,179 393 -66.67% July 1, 2017 (Decrease) June 30, 2018 10-6-10-1-01.1110-6-10-1-01.11 Zoning Zoning Permits/Hearing Permits/Hearing Fees Fees 16,000 16,000 20,793 20,793 16,000 16,000 20,000 20,000 Restricted for Highway Use $0 $ 688,275 $688,275 10-6-10-1-20.0111-7-90-5-90.3610-6-10-1-20.01 2017 Water/Sewer FY20Water/Sewer Grader Admin. Principal Admin. - 14,000 14,000 - 14,576 14,576 - 14,500 14,500 30,000 20,000100.00% 20,000 UnassignedGeneral Fund (as stated January 28, 2019) $911,121 $ (688,344) $222,777 Restricted for Highway Use $0 $ 688,275 $688,275 10-6-10-1-21.01Town11-7-90-5-90.3710-6-10-1-21.01Town 2017 FY20 Center GraderCenter Rent Interest Rent - Utilities - Utilities - 15,000 15,000 - 15,000 15,000 - 21,000 21,000 5,220 25,400100.00% 25,400 TOTAL $911,121 -$69 $911,052 10-6-10-1-21.0210-6-10-1-21.02 Water Water & Sewer & Sewer Insurance Insurance Transfer Transfer 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 26,656 26,656 Unassigned $911,121 $ (688,344) $222,777 11-7-90-5-90.33 2019 FY20 Dump Truck Principal - - - 26,500 100.00% 10-6-10-1-40.0510-6-10-1-40.05 Interest Interest on onInvestments Investments - - 1,406 1,406 - - 10,000 10,000 Non Major Funds, Assigned TOTAL $911,121 -$69 $911,052 10-6-10-3-11.1011-7-90-5-90.3410-6-10-3-11.10 2019 Beverage FY20Beverage Dump Licenses LicensesTruck Interest - 1,200 1,200 - 1,155 1,155 - 1,200 4,2511,200 100.00% 1,200 1,200 Town Center Maintenance $ 251,683 $ 91,201 $ 342,884 10-6-10-3-11.1111-7-90-5-90.3810-6-10-3-11.11 2019 Dog DogFY20 Licenses LicensesDump Truck Deposit - 5,100 5,100 - 4,572 4,572 - 5,100 25,000 5,100 100.00% 5,100 5,100 Non Major Funds, Assigned 10-6-10-3-30.1010-6-10-3-30.10 Recording Recording Fees Fees 26,000 26,000 17,801 17,801 26,000 26,000 18,000 18,000 Reappraisal $ 122,231 $ 7,000 $ 129,231 11-7-90-5-90.35 FY19 Grader down payment - - 35,000 complete -100.00% Town Center Maintenance $ 251,683 $ 91,201 $ 342,884 10-6-10-3-30.1210-6-10-3-30.12 Vault Vault Time Time / Copies / Copies 4,000 4,000 3,000 3,000 4,000 4,000 3,000 3,000 TOTAL $ 373,914 $ 98,201 $ 472,115 11-7-90-5-90.29 FY19 Dump Truck down payment - - 25,000 complete -100.00% Reappraisal $ 122,231 $ 7,000 $ 129,231 10-6-10-3-30.1310-6-10-3-30.13 Certified Certified Copies Copies 1,200 1,200 1,032 1,032 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 TOTAL $ 373,914 $ 98,201 $ 472,115 10-6-10-3-30.1411-7-90-5-90.3210-6-10-3-30.14 FY19 Marriage TractorMarriage 4WDLicenses Licenses full payment - 200 200 - 340 10,000 340 complete 200 200 -100.00% 200 200 Non Major Funds, Committed Police Reserve $ 4,121 $ 2,081 $ 6,202 10-6-10-3-30.1511-7-90-5-93.0110-6-10-3-30.15 Highway Vehicle Vehicle Capital Registration Registration Reserve Fees Fees 27,700 27,700 250 250 253 27,700 253 250 27,700 250 0.00% 250 250 LibraryNon Major Reserve Funds, Committed $ 35,141 $ (3,065) $ 32,076 10-6-10-2-62.0010-6-10-2-62.00 Building Building Maintenance Maintenance Revenue Revenue ------11,000 11,000 11-7-90-5-93.02 Bridge & Culvert Reserve 37,000 38,887 37,000 37,000 0.00% FirePolice Department Reserve Reserve $ 20,091 4,121 $ 28,500 2,081 $ 48,591 6,202 10-6-20-2-01.1011-7-90-5-93.0310-6-20-2-01.10 Guarderail Police Police - Reserve Local - Local Fines Fines 2,000 2,000 1,400 1,400 2,000 5,0002,000 100.00% 1,000 1,000 RailroadLibrary Reserve Street Planning Grant $ 35,141 7,069 $ (3,065) - $ 32,076 7,069 10-6-20-2-02.1010-6-20-2-02.10 Police Police Receipts Receipts 1,200 1,200 885 885 1,200 1,200 900 900 Total - Highway Department 1,558,023 1,528,497 1,567,105 1,634,068 4.27% Fire Department Reserve TOTAL $ 66,42220,091 $ 27,51628,500 $ 93,93848,591 10-6-20-2-03.0010-6-20-2-03.00 CESU CESU Contribution Contribution - SRO - SRO 26,000 26,000 29,785 29,785 30,000 30,000 34,000 34,000 Railroad Street Planning Grant $ 7,069 $ - $ 7,069 10-6-20-2-04.0010-6-20-2-04.00 Police Police short short term term contracts contracts 500 500 3,443 3,443 500 500 500 500 TOTAL $ 66,422 $ 27,516 $ 93,938 Budget Amounts for Voter Approval 3,539,884 3,558,285 3,747,985 3,970,813 5.95% Non-Major Governmental Funds, Restricted 10-6-20-2-04.0110-6-20-2-04.01 Police Police Bolton Bolton contract contract - - 3,600 3,600 4,320 4,320 4,320 4,320 Highway Reserve $ 122,463 $ 27,700 $ 150,163 10-6-20-2-20.1010-6-20-2-20.10 Police Police Overtime/Equipment Overtime/Equipment Grants Grants 10,000 10,000 12,865 12,865 15,000 15,000 13,000 13,000 BridgeNon-Major and CulvertsGovernmental Funds, Restricted $ 314,475 $ (32,376) $ 282,099 10-6-20-2-20.1110-6-20-2-20.11 Uniform Uniform Traffic Traffic Tickets Tickets 30,000 30,000 31,504 31,504 37,200 37,200 23,000 23,000 Highway Reserve $ 122,463 $ 27,700 $ 150,163 10-6-20-2-97.00 PD Sale of Town Property 1,000 Jericho Road Improvement $ 48,746 $ - $ 48,746 10-6-20-2-97.00 PD Sale of Town Property 1,000 500 500 1,000 1,000 500 500 Bridge and Culverts $ 314,475 $ (32,376) $ 282,099 10-6-35-3-00.1010-6-35-3-00.10 Rentals Rentals & Bolton & Bolton Fees Fees 8,000 8,000 12,474 12,474 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 Friends of the Library $ 2,479 $ 640 $ 3,119 10-6-60-6-00.1010-6-60-6-00.10 Field Field Use Use Fees Fees 500 500 280 280 500 500 400 400 ConservationJericho Road Improvement $ 288,119 48,746 $ (15,134) - $ 272,985 48,746 Friends of the Library $ 2,479 $ 640 $ 3,119 FUNDFUND BALANCE BALANCE USAGE USAGE Fire Fundraising $ 9,750 $ (2,393) $ 7,357 Conservation $ 288,119 $ (15,134) $ 272,985 10-6-10-2-96.0010-6-10-2-96.00 Electric Electric Vehicle Vehicle Supply Supply - unassigned - unassigned funds funds 1,800 1,800 Fire Impact Fees $ 10,124 $ 4,610 $ 14,734 Fire Fundraising $ 9,750 $ (2,393) $ 7,357 10-6-20-5-50.0110-6-20-5-50.01 Community Community Outreach Outreach - unassigned - unassigned funds funds ------9,205 9,205 Lister Education Reserve $ 2,548 $ - $ 2,548 Fire Impact Fees $ 10,124 $ 4,610 $ 14,734 10-6-40-1-99.1010-6-40-1-99.10 Fire Fire Revenue Revenue - unassigned - unassigned funds funds - - - - 90,000 90,000 - - Records Restoration $ 61,642 $ 13,324 $ 74,966 10-6-10-1-30.0210-6-10-1-30.02 RIP RIP RAP RAP Revenue Revenue - unassigned - unassigned funds funds ------140,719 140,719 AdamLister EducationMuller Flags Reserve $ 9,4882,548 $ - $ 9,4882,548 10-6-10-1-30.0310-6-10-1-30.03 Technical Technical Service Service Rev Rev - unassigned - unassigned funds funds - - - - 10,000 10,000 RecreationRecords Restoration Path $ 61,642 1,151 $ 13,324 1,000 $ 74,966 2,151 TotalTotal General General Fund Fund Revenue Revenue 1,981,861 1,981,861 1,966,964 1,966,964 2,180,881 2,180,881 2,336,744 2,336,744 RecreationAdam Muller Fund Flags (Soccer)(Tennis) $ 10,591 9,488 $ 87 - $ 10,678 9,488 Recreation TreePath Replacement $ 1,151 237 $ 1,000 - $ 2,151 237 11-6-01-1-01.1011-6-01-1-01.10 Current Current Year Year Property Property Tax Tax 1,443,073 1,443,073 1,443,073 1,443,073 1,452,155 1,452,155 1,447,595.26 1,447,595.26 AndrewsRecreation Community Fund (Soccer)(Tennis) Forest $ 20,60010,591 $ 4,096 87 $ 24,69610,678 11-6-02-2-05.1011-6-02-2-05.10 Highway Highway State State Aid Aid 113,500 113,500 112,978 112,978 113,500 113,500 113,500 113,500 CemeteryRecreation Fund Tree Replacement $ 140,440 237 $ 7,224 - $ 147,664 237 11-6-50-0-01.1011-6-50-0-01.10 Overweight Overweight Permits Permits 1,000 1,000 1,475 1,475 1,000 1,000 1,500 1,500 Andrews Community Forest $ 20,600 $ 4,096 $ 24,696 11-6-50-0-01.1211-6-50-0-01.12 Public Public right right of wayof way permits permits 300 300 1,300 1,300 300 300 300 300 TOTAL $ 1,042,853 $ 8,778 $ 1,051,631 11-6-50-0-01.1111-6-50-0-01.11 Access Access Permits Permits 150 150 950 950 150 150 150 150 Cemetery Fund $ 140,440 $ 7,224 $ 147,664 11-6-50-1-99.1011-6-50-1-99.10 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Revenue, Revenue, Grants Grants - - 4,252 4,252 - - - - Private Purpose Trust Funds TOTAL $ 1,042,853 $ 8,778 $ 1,051,631 FUNDFUND TRANSFERS TRANSFERS Edmunds Trust $ 24,221 $ 201 $ 24,422 11-6-00-0-00.0111-6-00-0-00.01 Jericho Jericho RD RD Transfer Transfer from from fund fund 15 15 ------46,023 46,023 ShonyonPrivate Purpose A - School Trust Athletics Funds $ 3,101 $ 21 $ 3,122 11-6-00-0-00.0211-6-00-0-00.02 Truck Truck Deposit Deposit Transfer Transfer from from fund fund 55 55 ------25,000 25,000 Edmunds Trust $ 24,221 $ 201 $ 24,422 TotalTotal Highway Highway Revenue Revenue 1,558,023 1,558,023 1,564,028 1,564,028 1,567,105 1,567,105 1,634,068 1,634,068 Shonyon P - Scholarships $ 3,354 $ 24 $ 3,378 TotalTotal General General & Highway & Highway Revenue Revenue 3,539,884 3,539,884 3,530,991 3,530,991 3,747,986 3,747,986 3,970,813 3,970,813 Shonyon A - School Athletics TOTAL $ 30,676 3,101 $ 246 21 $ 30,922 3,122 (non(non tax tax revenue) revenue) 431,081 431,081 439,223 439,223 553,792 553,792 705,823 705,823 Shonyon P - Scholarships $ 3,354 $ 24 $ 3,378 Richmond Village Housing Note Receivable TOTAL $ 30,676 $ 246 $ 30,922 Note receivable consists of a $300,000 mortgage loan made to the Richmond Village Housing LimitedRichmond Partnership Village Housingon March Note 9, 1999. Receivable The proceeds originated from a Grant Agreement dated JanuaryNote receivable 9, 1998 consistsbetween of the a $300,000Town of Richmond mortgage and loan the made Vermont to the Agency Richmond of Commerce Village Housing and CommunityLimited Partnership Development. on March The 9, note 1999. bears The interest proceeds of 2.5%originated with principalfrom a Grant and interestAgreement payments dated 16 deferredJanuary 9,until 1998 March between 31, 2014. the Town In August, of Richmond 2014, theand Selectboard the Vermont agreed Agency to of a Commerce15-year and Communitydeferral of principal Development. and to-date The noteaccrued bears interest interest until of March,2.5% with 2029. principal The mortgage and interest remains payments deferredsecured byuntil deed March on the31, real2014. property. In August, 2014, the Selectboard agreed to a 15-year deferral of principal and to-date accrued interest until March, 2029. The mortgage remains secured by deed on the real property. Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 Tax Rate Estimate FY2020

Grandlist July 2018 Amount To Be RaisedTax Rate Current Fiscal Year FY 2018 - 2019 7/2/18 $ 4,638,504 $ 3,194,194 $ 0.6886 GF rate for tax billing purposes

$ 3,194,194 $ 0.6886 Total calculated rate $ 0.6886 Town rate/SB Approved 7/1/2018

Next Fiscal Year Grandlist Estimate For March 2019 FY 2019 - 2020 $ 4,646,500 $ 3,264,990 $ 0.7027 GF rate for tax billing purposes (Estimated April 2019 GL)

$ 3,264,990 $ 0.7027 Total calculated rate $ 0.7027 Town Rate/SB - To be set July 2019 TOWN OF RICHMOND 0.0141 2.04% Fund Balances June 30, 2018 TOWN OF RICHMOND Fund Balance Increase Fund Balance Fund Balances June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017 (Decrease) June 30, 2018 General Fund (as stated January 28, 2019) Fund Balance Increase Fund Balance Restricted for Highway Use July 1, 2017 $0 $(Decrease) 688,275 June 30,$688,275 2018 GeneralUnassigned Fund (as stated January 28, 2019) $911,121 $ (688,344) $222,777 Restricted for Highway Use TOTAL $911,121$0 $ 688,275-$69 $688,275$911,052 Unassigned $911,121 $ (688,344) $222,777 Non Major Funds, Assigned TOTAL $911,121 -$69 $911,052 Town Center Maintenance $ 251,683 $ 91,201 $ 342,884 NonReappraisal Major Funds, Assigned $ 122,231 $ 7,000 $ 129,231 Town Center Maintenance TOTAL $ 373,914251,683 $ 91,20198,201 $ 342,884472,115 Reappraisal $ 122,231 $ 7,000 $ 129,231 Non Major Funds, Committed TOTAL $ 373,914 $ 98,201 $ 472,115 Police Reserve $ 4,121 $ 2,081 $ 6,202 NonLibrary Major Reserve Funds, Committed $ 35,141 $ (3,065) $ 32,076 FirePolice Department Reserve Reserve $ 20,091 4,121 $ 28,500 2,081 $ 48,591 6,202 RailroadLibrary Reserve Street Planning Grant $ 35,141 7,069 $ (3,065) - $ 32,076 7,069 Fire Department Reserve TOTAL $ 66,42220,091 $ 27,51628,500 $ 93,93848,591 Railroad Street Planning Grant $ 7,069 $ - $ 7,069 Non-Major Governmental Funds, Restricted TOTAL $ 66,422 $ 27,516 $ 93,938 Highway Reserve $ 122,463 $ 27,700 $ 150,163 BridgeNon-Major and CulvertsGovernmental Funds, Restricted $ 314,475 $ (32,376) $ 282,099 HighwayJericho Road Reserve Improvement $ 122,463 48,746 $ 27,700 - $ 150,163 48,746 FriendsBridge and of the Culverts Library $ 314,475 2,479 $ (32,376) 640 $ 282,099 3,119 ConservationJericho Road Improvement $ 288,119 48,746 $ (15,134) - $ 272,985 48,746 FriendsFire Fundraising of the Library $ 9,7502,479 $ (2,393) 640 $ 7,3573,119 FireConservation Impact Fees $ 288,119 10,124 $ (15,134) 4,610 $ 272,985 14,734 ListerFire Fundraising Education Reserve $ 2,5489,750 $ (2,393) - $ 2,5487,357 RecordsFire Impact Restoration Fees $ 61,64210,124 $ 13,324 4,610 $ 74,96614,734 AdamLister EducationMuller Flags Reserve $ 9,4882,548 $ - $ 9,4882,548 RecreationRecords Restoration Path $ 61,642 1,151 $ 13,324 1,000 $ 74,966 2,151 RecreationAdam Muller Fund Flags (Soccer)(Tennis) $ 10,591 9,488 $ 87 - $ 10,678 9,488 Recreation TreePath Replacement $ 1,151 237 $ 1,000 - $ 2,151 237 AndrewsRecreation Community Fund (Soccer)(Tennis) Forest $ 20,60010,591 $ 4,096 87 $ 24,69610,678 CemeteryRecreation Fund Tree Replacement $ 140,440 237 $ 7,224 - $ 147,664 237 Andrews Community Forest TOTAL $ 1,042,853 20,600 $ 8,7784,096 $ 1,051,631 24,696 Cemetery Fund $ 140,440 $ 7,224 $ 147,664 Private Purpose Trust Funds TOTAL $ 1,042,853 $ 8,778 $ 1,051,631 Edmunds Trust $ 24,221 $ 201 $ 24,422 ShonyonPrivate Purpose A - School Trust Athletics Funds $ 3,101 $ 21 $ 3,122 ShonyonEdmunds P Trust - Scholarships $ 24,221 3,354 $ 201 24 $ 24,422 3,378 Shonyon A - School Athletics TOTAL $ 30,676 3,101 $ 246 21 $ 30,922 3,122 RichmondShonyon Village P -Housing Scholarships Note Receivable $ 3,354 $ 24 $ 3,378 Note receivable consists of a $300,000 mortgage loan madeTOTAL to the Richmond$ Village 30,676 Housing$ Limited 246 Partnership$ on March 30,922 9, 1999. The proceedsRichmond originated Village from Housing a Grant Note Agreement Receivable dated January 9, 1998 between the Town of Richmond and the Vermont Agency of Note receivable consists of a $300,000 mortgage loan made to the Richmond Village Housing Commerce and Community Development. The note bears interest of 2.5% with principal and interest payments deferred until March RichmondLimited Partnership Village Housingon March Note 9, 1999. Receivable The proceeds originated from a Grant Agreement dated 31, 2014. In August, 2014, the Selectboard agreed to a 15-year deferral of principal and to-date accrued interest until March, 2029. NoteJanuary receivable 9, 1998 consistsbetween of the a $300,000Town of Richmond mortgage and loan the made Vermont to the Agency Richmond of Commerce Village Housing and The mortgage remains secured by deed on the real property. LimitedCommunity Partnership Development. on March The 9, note 1999. bears The interest proceeds of 2.5%originated with principalfrom a Grant and interestAgreement payments dated 17 Januarydeferred 9,until 1998 March between 31, 2014. the Town In August, of Richmond 2014, theand Selectboard the Vermont agreed Agency to of a Commerce15-year and Communitydeferral of principal Development. and to-date The noteaccrued bears interest interest until of March,2.5% with 2029. principal The mortgage and interest remains payments deferredsecured byuntil deed March on the31, real2014. property. In August, 2014, the Selectboard agreed to a 15-year deferral of principal and to-date accrued interest until March, 2029. The mortgage remains secured by deed on the real property. Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 BUDGETBUDGET TO ACTUAL TOBUDGET ACTUAL TO ACTUAL VarianceVariance Variance FavorableFavorable Favorable BudgetBudget BudgetActualActual (Unfavorable)Actual(Unfavorable)(Unfavorable) REVENUES:REVENUES:REVENUES: PropertyProperty Taxes TaxesProperty Taxes $ $ 3,153,384 3,153,384$$ $ 3,153,384 3,121,267 3,121,267$$ $ 3,121,267 (32,117) (32,117)$ (32,117) IntergovernmentalIntergovernmentalIntergovernmental $ $ 206,900 206,900$$ $ 206,900 802,637 802,637$$ $ 595,737 802,637 595,737$ 595,737 Fees,Fees, Licenses Licenses andFees, permits and Licenses permits and permits $ $ 32,700 32,700$$ $ 32,700 43,592 43,592$$ $ 10,892 43,592 10,892$ 10,892 ChargesCharges for goods for goodsCharges and services and for services goods and services $ $ 76,200 76,200$$ $ 76,200 67,409 67,409$$ $ 67,409 (8,791) (8,791)$ (8,791) PolicePolice Revenues RevenuesPolice Revenues $ $ 69,700 69,700$$ $ 69,700 83,545 83,545$$ $ 13,845 83,545 13,845$ 13,845 InterestInterest Income IncomeInterest Income $ $ - $$ - $ 1,406 - 1,406$$ $ 1,406 1,406$ 1,406 MiscellaneousMiscellaneousMiscellaneous $ $ - $$ - $ 6,952 - 6,952$$ $ 6,952 6,952$ 6,952

TOTALTOTAL REVENUES REVENUESTOTAL REVENUES $ $ 3,538,884 3,538,884$$ $ 3,538,884 4,126,808 4,126,808$$ $ 4,126,808 587,924 587,924$ 587,924

EXPENDITURESEXPENDITURESEXPENDITURES GeneralGeneral Government GovernmentGeneral Government $ $ 725,280 725,280$$ $ 725,280 752,303 752,303$$ $ 752,303(27,023) (27,023) $ (27,023) PublicPublic Safety SafetyPublic Safety $ $ 667,424 667,424$$ $ 667,424 705,053 705,053$$ $ 705,053(37,629) (37,629) $ (37,629) HighwaysHighways and streets andHighways streets and streets $ $ 1,296,765 1,296,765$$ $ 1,296,765 1,253,397 1,253,397$$ $ 1,253,397 43,368 43,368$ 43,368 LibraryLibrary Library $ $ 231,846 231,846$$ $ 231,846 216,530 216,530$$ $ 216,530 15,316 15,316$ 15,316 RecreationRecreation Recreation $ $ 19,050 19,050$$ $ 19,050 16,524 16,524$$ $ 16,524 2,526 2,526$ 2,526 SpecialSpecial Grant Grant FundsSpecial Funds Grant Funds $ $ - $$ - $ 604,523 604,523 - $$ $ (604,523) 604,523 (604,523)$ (604,523) AppropriationsAppropriationsAppropriations $ $ 105,581 105,581$$ $ 105,581 103,002 103,002$$ $ 103,002 2,579 2,579$ 2,579 Debt DebtService Service Debt Service PrincipalPrincipal Principal $ $ 265,909 265,909$$ $ 265,909 296,049 296,049$$ $ 296,049(30,140) (30,140) $ (30,140) InterestInterest Interest $ $ 32,602 32,602$$ $ 32,602 36,015 36,015$$ $ 36,015 (3,413) (3,413)$ (3,413)

TOTALTOTAL EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURESTOTAL EXPENDITURES $ $ 3,344,457 3,344,457$$ $ 3,344,457 3,983,396 3,983,396$$ $ 3,983,396 (638,939) (638,939)$ (638,939)

EXCESSEXCESS OF REVENUES OF EXCESSREVENUES (OR OF EXPENDITURES)(ORREVENUES EXPENDITURES) (OR EXPENDITURES) $ $ 194,427 194,427$$ $ 194,427 143,412 143,412$$ $ 143,412(51,015) (51,015) $ (51,015)

OTHEROTHER FINANCING FINANCINGOTHER SOURCES SOURCESFINANCING (USES): (USES): SOURCES (USES): ProceedsProceeds from fromSaleProceeds Saleof Property of Propertyfrom Sale of Property $ $ 1,000 1,000$$ $ 1,000 500 500$$ $ (500) 500 (500)$ (500) OperatingOperating Transfers TransfersOperating Out Out Transfers Out $ $ (195,427) (195,427) $$ $ (195,427)(195,390) (195,390) $$ $ (195,390) 37 $37 37 Total Totalother other financing financingTotal sources other sources (uses)financing (uses) sources$ (uses) $ (194,427) (194,427) $$ $ (194,427)(194,890) (194,890) $$ $ (194,890) (463) (463)$ (463)

NET NETCHANGE CHANGE IN NETFUND IN CHANGEFUND BALANCE BALANCE IN FUND BALANCE $ $ - $$ - $ (51,478) (51,478) - $$ $ (51,478) (51,478) $ (51,478)

Town Center Fund FY2018

Income from Rents CESU $ 42,318 Post Office $ 89,200 Interest $ 3,740 Radiate Art $ 666 Western Slopes $ 254 Total $ 136,178

Expenses Conference chairs $ 1,470 Roof $ 1,500 Breadloaf study $ 27,007 Total $ 29,977

Balance 6/30/2018 $ 342,884

Future projects: window replacement renovations to Post Office

Chris Siple, Fire Department Retiree 18 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 POLICY REGARDING COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES Property Taxes in General. Property taxes are due each payer will be notified by return receipt mail that they year in four installments: 8/15, 11/15, 2/15 and 5/15. After have twenty days to pay the amount due in full before the each installment deadline, late balances will be assessed Collector proceeds with a tax sale or other enforcement interest charge based on the principal of the debt. For the action. first three months of a late balance, 1% will be assessed. if the amount due is $1,500 or less, the Collector may Thereafter, 1.5% will be assessed. The following day pursue the matter in Small Claims Court and/or pursue after the 5/15 installment is due, any remaining balances other legal collection procedures in conjunction with the are then considered delinquent. Delinquent balances are process listed below for Tax Sales. assessed an annual 8% penalty fee in addition to the 1% Tax Sales. The Collector will begin the tax sale process and/or 1.5% quarterly assessment as described above, per in accordance with State Statutes to collect the delinquent the Richmond Charter. taxes, interest, penalty and allowable fees, as follows: in all cases, when partial payments are received, a. An Attorney hired by the Collector for such purpose interest must be credited first with the remainder being will notify the taxpayer of the tax sale decision, the date divided proportionally between the principal amount of by which full payment must be received, and the cost to the tax and the penalty fee. expect once the tax sale process begins. Late and Delinquent Taxes in General. It is in the best b. The Attorney will notify all mortgage holders, lessees interest of the Town and the tax payer to remain current and lien holders in accordance with State Statute. on all tax obligations. The purpose of this policy is to c. The Attorney will place a lien on the property. establish clear guidelines so that all late and delinquent d. Once the deadline date has expired and full payment taxpayers will be treated fairly and will know what to has not been received, the Attorney will proceed with expect. the tax sale in accordance with State Statue (32 V.S.A. Late Taxes. Within two weeks after a quarterly tax Section 5252). payment is due, those with late balances will receive a e. cost of preparing and conducting the tax sale, letter from the Finance Director or his/her designee that including legal fees and advertising, will be charged to details the amount due. the delinquent taxpayer, according to law. Delinquent Taxes. Following the final tax due date of in the event that no one purchases the lien at the tax May 15th, the Delinquent Tax Collector (“the Collector”) sale, or if in the judgment of the Collector, proceeding will be given the Warrant listing all delinquent tax payers with the tax sale is inadvisable, the Collector shall collect and the amounts due. Within five days of receiving the the delinquent taxes using any or all of the methods Warrant, the Collector will send by return receipt mail permitted by law. a copy of this policy, a Delinquent Tax Agreement and Tax sales shall be conducted twice a year, if necessary, the amount of taxes, penalty and interest due. Within to ensure agreements are enforced and delinquent balances this mailing, the Collector will request that the tax payer do not become unduly burdensome on the taxpayer. submit a suitable Delinquent Tax Agreement within 30 business days to avoid initiation of a Tax Sale. A suitable Agreement is one that has been accepted DELINQUENT TAX REPORT-‐OUTSTANDING as of 6/30/18 and executed with the signature of both the tax payer and Tax Year Principal Interest Penalty Total Outstanding the Collector. A suitable Agreement is one that defines 2007-‐2008 $303.85 $409.30 $24.31 $737.46 2010-‐2011 $908.52 $1,129.14 $72.69 $2,110.35 a payment schedule which results in all delinquent taxes 2011-‐2012 $1,250.00 $1,403.97 $100.00 $2,753.97 to be paid in full prior to the 5/15 tax deadline for the 2012-‐2013 $1,279.12 $1,228.80 $102.32 $2,610.24 following year. At no time can current taxes be late 2013-‐2014 $1,718.06 $1,323.71 $137.42 $3,179.19 2014-‐2015 $5,686.74 $3,299.52 $454.97 $9,441.23 during the term of the Agreement. This will breach the 2015-‐2016 $9,060.23 $3,788.82 $724.77 $13,573.82 Agreement. 2016-‐2017 $13,212.62 $2,882.13 $1,057.05 $17,151.80 2017-‐2018 $88,769.20 $5,234.11 $7,101.61 $101,104.92 The Collector will also provide a list of programs and Total Outstanding $122,188.34 $20,699.50 $9,775.14 $152,662.98 organizations that may help assist the property owner with payment of taxes. The Collector will work with the DELINQUENT TAX REPORT-‐COLLECTED as of 6/30/18 taxpayer to develop an agreement that can take advantage Tax Year Principal Interest Penalty Total Collected of relief programs that may take time to implement. 2006-‐2007 $ 55.99 $ 95.20 $ 4.48 $ 155.67 If at any time the executed Agreement is breached by 2007-‐2008 $ 149.99 $ 182.35 $ 11.99 $ 344.33 2010-‐2011 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 missing a designated payment or other terms of the 2011-‐2012 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Agreement, the taxpayer will be notified by return 2012-‐2013 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 receipt mail and has 30 days to pay the amount due in 2013-‐2014 $526.15 $307.90 $42.10 $876.15 2014-‐2015 $4,357.18 $2,328.33 $348.59 $7,034.10 full before the Collector proceeds with a tax sale or other 2015-‐2016 $3,336.38 $850.84 $266.96 $4,454.18 enforcement action. 2016-‐2017 $58,997.14 $7,283.52 $4,719.69 $71,000.35 2017-‐2018 $30,910.37 $616.15 $2,127.60 $33,654.12 if a suitable Agreement has not been submitted by Total Collected $98,333.20 $11,664.29 $7,521.41 $117,518.90 the tax payer to the Collector within thirty days, the tax 19 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018

RICHMOND RESCUE, INC. 2018 was a busy year for Rich- The project has three objectives: mond Rescue. We have complet- ● Provide more comfortable quarters for our ed the first major renovation to volunteers and staff. our building in more than twenty ● Add more office space and storage years and set records for the total ● Add a third bay to our garage to house a small number of calls and the number response vehicle of patients transported. We also continue to be fortunate in addition to ambulance service we also provide in our ability to recruit and retain volunteers. rescues for those sick, injured or lost outside the reach Our mission is driven by our patients. Every year we of traditional ambulance resources. This year our back- push hard to improve the medical interventions, equip- country team, known as the Camel’s Hump Backcountry ment, and response system available in our service area. Rescue Team (CHBRT) completed fourteen requests for At present we serve the towns of Richmond, Bolton, Hun- service, providing assistance to people on Camels Hump, tington, and southern Jericho. Our volunteers and staff re- Mt. Mansfield, Bolton Valley, Mt. Hunger, and beyond. spond to a variety of requests for help, including: The thirty member, all volunteer team, collaborates with Total requests for service: 662 other local teams to train monthly and provide rapid and Calls for service in Richmond: 310 professional response to emergencies in any environment. Requests to Interstate 89: 79 (45 in Richmond) Nearly all funding for the team has been secured through Average ambulance response time in Richmond: 7:20 donations and state grant programs. Number of active volunteers: 38 We continue to offer free car seat fittings, E911 ad- Total volunteer hours: 24,844 dress signs ($10), and CPR/First Aid classes. Please con- Our renovation project should be nearly complete by tact our station any time, at 434-2394 or email director@ town meeting. Our service has changed significantly since richmondrescue.org to arrange for these services. the building was built in 1996. At that point we had zero We thank you for the opportunity to continue serving employees and no volunteers stayed at the building for our communities and look forward to the year ahead. their shifts. Now we have three full time staff and thirty eight volunteers who spend their entire shift at our station. Sincerely, The Board of Directors and Members of Richmond Rescue 20 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 RICHMOND WATER RESOURCES July put us out in the intersection We helped our buddies out at highway in April by of Railroad and Bridge Street to giving them some odds and ends left at the steel tank in upgrade the waterline for the new exchange for moving them before the tank demolition. Jolina Court extension. It took a bit of We also got together and developed a plan to replace a cyphering to determine the best lay-out section of waterline on Baker Street before they did the for the actual construction in August. sidewalk. Our ace contractor returned to save the day in The buttermilk contractor did the work May when our 65 (yes, 65) year old compressors finally and needed the better part of a week to complete it. The pumped their last. We cobbled one together to keep going tornado warnings at one point did not help. until new replacements could be found. They still make September dropped a notice of an impending new the exact same model! This excitement prompted Ian permit for the WWTF (finally) in 2020, which will Buckley to give his notice and move back to Connecticut. likely include yet to be determined clean water rules and Or, it could have been the torrential rain that damaged additional testing and reporting. On the water side, we part of the slope on the new reservoir. Regardless, we looked at more landscaping and prepped for additional wished him well in all his future endeavors. reservoir sealing by the contractor. June became a very melancholy month for the in October, one day after our warranty ran out on department when our town manager decided to move the East Main work, a leak popped up in front of the his thunderstone to another town, albeit the three month Victorian Inn. It turned out a pipe had been missed during notice did soften the blow. The only bright spot is now the project. It was a relatively easy repair. The reservoir he can be a W/S Commissioner! This thought helped the resealing went smoothly with no surprises. The month pump station compressor and well pump inspection duties ended with a very bad windstorm that knocked out power seem a little less stressful than usual as we ended the fiscal to the systems for the longest stretch yet. Between our year. new reservoir and the WWTF generator, the only impact Once again, I’ll offer the caveat I usually stick to us was hiring a septage hauler to pump the pump station to said fiscal year in the narrative, but it seems only storage manhole as needed until power was restored. appropriate I jump ahead again and share another recent November saw the door close on the West Main big change in the department. Many, many customers have extension unless a private project appears from the Ether. developed a personal and professional relationship with Winter showed up like it used to and put the crunch on to Trudy Jones since I poached her from the construction get the last few unfinished items done. crew during the upgrade in 2005. I think that was one december was cold and busy as we finished all the of the best deals I’ve ever made, as she proved time and testing and install of the Jolina Court W/S lines, located time again over the years that it was impossible to throw a pipes for the big Cumby dig at the intersection and curveball at the department she couldn’t catch as long as monitored progress on the new subdivision on Thompson she was on the watch. Sadly, Trudy decided 2018 would Road. We also discovered a section of the old creamery be the end of her tenure for the town. She leaves some line has another service tied to it. At some point during mighty big shoes to fill. With these staff departures from this work, we got a very positive sanitary survey on our above and below, I can relate to the Edgar Allen Poe water system from the state, helped a customer with a lead quote about breathing an atmosphere of sorrow. We that issue on Tilden Avenue and started negotiations with the remain are thankful for all the support from our wonderful railroad to upgrade the waterline under the tracks as part customers. of the upper Bridge Street big dig. Kendall Chamberlin and Allen Carpenter January was perfect to slow things down like the proverbial molasses to deal with the railroad. We crept along through February hunting for a mystery sewer problem at the Town Center that turned out to be internal. Operations were normal as we priced out a cheaper alternative to demolish the old steel tank and tried to anticipate the impact unexpected computer and phone changes would have on operations. The only excitement was when our biosolids hauler tipped over a full trailer at the re-use facility in NY. Lots of damage, but thankfully no injuries. march produced another large snowstorm and the possibility of a new location for a back-up water supply should we ever need it. The voters approved the Bridge Street waterline crossing replacement and the upper Bridge Street big-dig – now, we just need to work through the funding and timing challenges. 21 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 DRAFT FY20 Wastewater Budget” and “DRAFT FY20 Water Budget”

22 DRAFT FY20 Wastewater Budget” and “DRAFT FY20 Water Budget” Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018

Teagan Low, Builder of Kiosks at Andrews Forest

23 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 DRAFT FY20 Wastewater Budget” and “DRAFT FY20 Water Budget”

24 DRAFT FY20 Wastewater Budget” and “DRAFT FY20 Water Budget” Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018

Richmond Senior Hiking Group 25 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 TOWNTOWN OF OF RICHMOND, RICHMOND, VERMONT VERMONT STATEMENTSTATEMENT OF OF REVENUES, REVENUES,TOWN OF EXPENSESRICHMOND, EXPENSES VERMONTAND AND CHANGES CHANGES IN IN FUND FUND NET NET POSITION POSITION STATEMENTPROPRIETARY OFPROPRIETARY FUND NET POSITION FUNDS FUNDS FORFORPROPRIETARY THE THE YEAR YEAR ENDED FUNDS ENDED JUNE JUNE 30, 30, 2018 2018 JUNE 30, 2018

WaterWater SewerSewerSewer FundFund Fund FundFund TotalTotalTotal ASSETSOperatingOperating Revenues: Revenues: ChargesCharges for for Services Services $ $ 311,807311,807 $ $ 554,013554,013 $ $ 865,820865,820 Current Assets: Cash MiscellaneousMiscellaneous $ 658,620 5050 $ 0 0 0 $ 658,6205050 Accounts Receivable 88,699 155,761 244,460 Due From Other Funds TotalTotal Operating Operating Revenues Revenues311,8570 311,857 364,470554,013554,013 865,870364,470865,870 Prepaid Expense 3,147 0 3,147 OperatingOperating Expenses: Expenses: Total Current Assets 750,466 520,231 1,270,697 PayrollPayroll & &Benefits Benefits 68,11168,111 153,994153,994 222,105222,105 Noncurrent Assets: OfficeOffice Administrative Administrative Expenses Expenses 11,33111,331 25,27225,272 36,60336,603 Capital AssetsSuppliesSupplies 4,106,082 1,3521,352 6,496,4775,4935,493 10,602,5596,8456,845 Less: AccumulatedUtilitiesUtilities Depreciation (569,657)11,09811,098 (2,042,999)57,09857,098 (2,612,656)68,19668,196 TotalMaintenanceMaintenance Noncurrent Assets 3,536,42523,25723,257 4,453,47826,88526,885 7,989,90350,14250,142 ChemicalsChemicals 682682 34,93234,932 35,61435,614 TotalPermitsPermits Assets & &Testing Testing 4,286,891 4,8404,840 4,973,7097,6837,683 9,260,60012,52312,523 PumpPump Station Station 0 0 8,7358,735 8,7358,735 DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES BiosolidBiosolid Disposal Disposal 0 0 51,99151,991 51,99151,991 Deferred Outflows of ResourcesDepreciationDepreciation Related to the 78,56278,562 137,374137,374 215,936215,936 Town's Participation in VMERSOtherOther Operating Operating Expenses Expenses 9,230 5,9835,983 21,418 0 0 30,6485,9835,983

Total Deferred Outflows of Resources 9,230 21,418 30,648 TotalTotal Operating Operating Expenses Expenses205,216205,216 509,457509,457 714,673714,673 LIABILITIES OperatingOperating Income Income 106,641106,641 44,55644,556 151,197151,197 Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable 1,906 19,618 21,524 AccruedNon-OperatingNon-Operating Wages Revenues/(Expenses): Revenues/(Expenses): 1,277 2,980 4,257 Accrued InterestGrantGrant Income Income 4,316 9,1409,140 3,709700700 9,8408,0259,840 Due to Other FundsInterestInterest Expense Expense 429,257(23,289)(23,289) (20,602)(20,602)0 (43,891)429,257(43,891) Current Portion of Long-term Debt 115,425 67,599 183,024 TotalTotal Non-Operating Non-Operating Revenues/(Expenses) Revenues/(Expenses)(14,149)(14,149) (19,902)(19,902) (34,051)(34,051) Total Current Liabilities 552,181 93,906 646,087

Noncurrent Liabilities:NetNet Income/(Loss) Income/(Loss) Before Before Capital Capital Contributions Contributions 92,49292,492 24,65424,654 117,146117,146 Accrued Compensated Absences 7,003 3,786 10,789 Net Pension Liability 16,729 38,741 55,470 NoncurrentCapitalCapital Contributions PortionContributions of Long-term and and Transfers: Transfers: Debt 2,976,761 746,419 3,723,180 CapitalCapital Contributions Contributions 37,55237,552 0 0 37,55237,552 TotalTransferTransfer Noncurrent In In Liabilities 3,000,49332,76332,763 788,9467,0467,046 3,789,43939,80939,809

Total Liabilities 3,552,674 882,852 4,435,526 TotalTotal Capital Capital Contributions Contributions70,31570,315 and and Transfers Transfers 7,0467,046 77,36177,361 DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES ChangeChange In In Net Net Position Position 162,807162,807 31,70031,700 194,507194,507 Deferred Inflows of Resources Related to the Town's Participation in VMERS 430 996 1,426 NetNet Position Position - July- July 1, 1,2017 2017 580,210580,210 4,079,5794,079,579 4,659,7894,659,789 Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 430 996 1,426 NETNetNet POSITION Position Position - June- June 30, 30, 2018 2018 $ $ 743,017743,017 $ $ 4,111,2794,111,279 $ $ 4,854,2964,854,296

Net Investment in Capital Assets 444,239 3,639,460 4,083,699 Unrestricted 298,778 471,819 770,597

Total Net Position $ 743,017 $ 4,111,279 $ 4,854,296

26 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 TOWNTOWNTOWN OF OF RICHMOND, RICHMOND, OF RICHMOND, VERMONT VERMONT VERMONT STATEMENTSTATEMENTSTATEMENT OF OF REVENUES, REVENUES, OF REVENUES, EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES AND AND ANDCHANGES CHANGES CHANGES IN IN FUND FUND IN FUND NET NET POSITIONNET POSITION POSITION PROPRIETARYPROPRIETARYPROPRIETARY FUNDS FUNDS FUNDS FORFOR THEFOR THE YEARTHE YEAR YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED JUNE JUNE JUNE 30, 30, 2018 2018 30, 2018

WaterWaterWater SewerSewerSewer FundFundFund FundFundFund TotalTotalTotal OperatingOperatingOperating Revenues: Revenues: Revenues: ChargesChargesCharges for for Services Services for Services $$ 311,807311,807$ 311,807 $$ $554,013 554,013554,013 $$ $865,820 865,820865,820 MiscellaneousMiscellaneousMiscellaneous 5050 50 00 0 5050 50

TotalTotal OperatingTotal Operating Operating Revenues Revenues Revenues311,857311,857311,857 554,013554,013554,013 865,870865,870865,870

OperatingOperatingOperating Expenses: Expenses: Expenses: PayrollPayrollPayroll & & Benefits Benefits & Benefits 68,11168,11168,111 153,994153,994153,994 222,105222,105222,105 OfficeOfficeOffice Administrative Administrative Administrative Expenses Expenses Expenses 11,33111,33111,331 25,27225,27225,272 36,60336,60336,603 SuppliesSuppliesSupplies 1,3521,3521,352 5,4935,4935,493 6,8456,8456,845 UtilitiesUtilitiesUtilities 11,09811,09811,098 57,09857,09857,098 68,19668,19668,196 MaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenance 23,25723,25723,257 26,88526,88526,885 50,14250,14250,142 ChemicalsChemicalsChemicals 682682 682 34,93234,93234,932 35,61435,61435,614 PermitsPermitsPermits & & Testing Testing & Testing 4,8404,8404,840 7,6837,6837,683 12,52312,52312,523 PumpPump PumpStation Station Station 00 0 8,7358,7358,735 8,7358,7358,735 BiosolidBiosolidBiosolid Disposal Disposal Disposal 00 0 51,99151,99151,991 51,99151,99151,991 DepreciationDepreciationDepreciation 78,56278,56278,562 137,374137,374137,374 215,936215,936215,936 OtherOther OtherOperating Operating Operating Expenses Expenses Expenses 5,9835,9835,983 00 0 5,9835,9835,983

TotalTotal OperatingTotal Operating Operating Expenses Expenses Expenses205,216205,216205,216 509,457509,457509,457 714,673714,673714,673

OperatingOperatingOperating Income Income Income 106,641 106,641106,641 44,55644,55644,556 151,197151,197151,197

Non-OperatingNon-OperatingNon-Operating Revenues/(Expenses): Revenues/(Expenses): Revenues/(Expenses): GrantGrant GrantIncome Income Income 9,1409,1409,140 700700 700 9,8409,8409,840 InterestInterestInterest Expense Expense Expense (23,289)(23,289)(23,289) (20,602)(20,602)(20,602) (43,891)(43,891)(43,891)

TotalTotal Non-OperatingTotal Non-Operating Non-Operating Revenues/(Expenses) Revenues/(Expenses)(14,149)(14,149) Revenues/(Expenses)(14,149) (19,902)(19,902)(19,902) (34,051)(34,051)(34,051)

NetNet Income/(Loss) Income/(Loss)Net Income/(Loss) Before Before Before Capital Capital Capital Contributions Contributions Contributions 92,49292,49292,492 24,65424,65424,654 117,146117,146117,146

CapitalCapitalCapital Contributions Contributions Contributions and and Transfers: Transfers: and Transfers: CapitalCapitalCapital Contributions Contributions Contributions 37,55237,55237,552 00 0 37,55237,55237,552 TransferTransferTransfer In In In 32,76332,76332,763 7,0467,0467,046 39,80939,80939,809

TotalTotal CapitalTotal Capital Capital Contributions Contributions Contributions70,31570,315 and and70,315 Transfers Transfers and Transfers 7,0467,0467,046 77,36177,36177,361

ChangeChangeChange In In Net Net In Position Position Net Position 162,807162,807162,807 31,70031,70031,700 194,507194,507194,507

NetNet Position PositionNet Position - -July July -1, 1,July 2017 2017 1, 2017 580,210580,210580,210 4,079,5794,079,5794,079,579 4,659,7894,659,7894,659,789

NetNet Position PositionNet Position - -June June - 30, June30, 2018 2018 30, 2018 $$ 743,017743,017$ 743,017 $$ 4,111,2794,111,279$ 4,111,279 $$ 4,854,2964,854,296$ 4,854,296

The Elusive Camel

27 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 TOWN CLERKS REPORT The Town Clerk’s Office welcomes all who wish to stop in. due or water line breaks. Of course, every email might not affect every resident, but a mass email will go out. At no time do I We are a busy office, as we are a local spot to go to for questions and answers. Whether the question is town related or simply for publish these emails. If you would like to be included and have information, we try TOWNour best CLERKS to help REPORT the public. not been receiving notices from me, please send your request to The TownOur Clerk’s voter Office checklist welcomes stands all who wishat 3313 to stop registered in. We are a voters.busy office, Thank as we [email protected]. areyou a local to spotall towho go to assist for questions at the and elections. answers. Whether The combinationthe question is town of the The Secretary of State’s office manages an Elections relatedBoard or simply of C forivil information, Authority we try and our best volunteer to help the workers public. makes for a Management Platform. It can be accessed at www.sec. Ourmore voter checkl efficientist stands atday. 3313 My registered thanks voters to . theThank Richmond you to all who Hassistighway at the state.vt.us. This streamlined the elections administration elections.Department The combination and the of theCamels Board of H Civilump Authority Middle and volunteer School w orkers staff makes who process, providing voters with greater access to voter specific forhelp a more with efficient the day. moving My thanks of materialsto the Richmond and Highway set up Departmentof the voting and the area. information. Ninety one Richmond residents registered to vote Camels Hump Middle School staff who help with the moving of materials and set up of online in 2018. theBoy voting Scout area. Troop #23 provides set up help Town Meeting and serves as the official color guard for the annual meeting in By using the My Voter Page, a registered voter can: BoyM Scoutarch. Troop #23 provides set up help Town Meeting and serves as the official color f Check registration status guard for the annual meeting in March. f View a sample ballot There were three elections held in 2018. The statistics are as follows: f View information on upcoming elections f Election date voters on checklist early voters vote at CHMS total voted Request & track an absentee ballot f Access voter specific elections information, including Town Meeting 3/6/18 3188 261 908 1169 1234657890-=[]\';/.,abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz directions to a polling place and polling hours Primary Election 8/14/18 3237 220 693 913 Voters are encouraged to log into their My Voter Page to General Election 11/6/18 3295 688 1664 2352 learn more. Registered Voters can log in at: http://mvp.sec.state.vt.us Online registration can be found at: http://olvr.sec.state.vt.us “Same day voter registration” is available in Vermont. For Richmond residents that The Town Clerk’s office has been a focal drop off spot come to“Same the polling day place voter and have registration” not previously is registered available to vote, in Vermont.the option will F nowor for several charitable donations this year. We worked with the be available on the day of the election. Residents will automatically be registered to voteRichmond when your Vermresidentsont driver’s that license come is renewto theed polling, per a legislative place mandate.and have If not Highway Department collecting food donations for the local someonepreviously does not registered wish to be included to vote, on the voter option checklist will the nowy do need be availableto “opt out” food shelf. The plan was to fill a highway truck with food. With whenon obtaining the day or renewing of the election.their driver’s license. Residents will automatically be help from community we filled a truck with donations that were Whenregistered counting the to ballots vote every when ballot is your checked Vermont by hand. E driver’svery write in licensevote has to is be delivered to the Richmond Food Shelf. With the help from recordedrenewed, for the per official a legislativereport to Montpelier. mandate. Even ifI youf someone write yourself does in or nota friend wish to Marie Thomas, donations were collected of warm outerwear beto si lly,be each included name must on bethe recorded voter and checklist reported tothey the Secretarydo need o f toState. “opt This out” can for homeless teens through the Spectrum Center in Burlington. addwhen several obtaining hours onto oran alreadyrenewing long day.their driver’s license. It was amazing to see the amount of wonderful donations for State StatuteWhen requires counting that all thedogs ballots be registered every in theballot town isthey checked reside by byApril hand. 1 of the cause. During the Richmond Holiday Market several people eachEvery year. writeAlthough in many vote rabies has vaccinationsto be recorded are valid for for threthee officialyears, the animalreport must to manned the Salvation Army Red Kettle. We were able to send beM reontpelier.-registered each Even year. if The you vaccination write yourself is an important in or step a friend in protecting to be your silly, $395.39 to the Salvation Army collection. The office continues family’s health, as well as your pet. Richmond and Huntington Town Clerks team each name must be recorded and reported to the Secretary of to be the drop off center for items donated to Our Community State. This can add several hours onto an already long day. Cares Camp. State Statute requires that all dogs be registered in the This year there was a curious mystery about town. A lovely town they reside by April 1 of each year. Although many rabies camel appeared under the bridge near Johnnie Brook Road. It vaccinations are valid for three years, the animal must be re- was a beautiful piece of art. Folks were curious to where it came registered each year. The vaccination is an important step in from and lots of people looked into it and posted many photos. It protecting your family’s health, as well as your pet. Richmond was still a mystery. Even more was the mystery of where it went, and Huntington Town Clerks team together each year to hold one day in September. The answer became clear when the Town a rabies clinic. This year the rabies clinic will be held at the Clerk received a letter from VTrans, reporting that it had been Richmond Rescue Building on March 23, 2019. Special thanks too close to the bridge abutments and had been removed. With go to Dr. Kerry Lindemuth who donates her time to administer help from Mike Parent (Richmond’s own camel specialist) the vaccinations. You will be given a rabies tag to attach to it was picked up at the VTrans garage and relocated to the small the animal’s collar. It is very important to have your name and hill behind the Town Center. It was fun for both children and phone number on the dog’s collar. Identification makes it easier adults to see it up close. Because of the camel’s fragile frame, to return the pet to its family if lost or injured. We understand it probably would not have made it outside through the winter. that it is very difficult to lose a pet, but please let us know if the It traveled to Camels Hump Middle School under the watchful pet no longer lives with your family. eye of Principal Mark Carbone, where it has found a new home. We continue to provide a venue to renew motor vehicle Keep an eye out for the camel, you will never know where it registrations. The convenience fee for registrations is $3.00 might show up. each. Green Mountain Passports are available at the Town This year the Town Office obtained a plot map printer. The Clerk’s Office for a fee of $2.00. This lifetime pass gets those copier was purchased with restoration funds. It can be seen in Vermont residents that are at least 62 years of age or a Veteran the Town Clerk’s office.I t has proven to be very handy to copy into the State Park system at no charge. large maps and project sketches for the Town Clerk’s Office, We also offer Notary Public service at no charge to Planning / Zoning Office & the Water Department. Richmond residents. Please stop by if you require any of these We welcomed our new Town Manager Josh Arneson in services. November. He is a great addition to the administration of our i do have a list serve established for residents to receive an town. email when something of interest comes up. This may include The Clerk’s office works as a team. Thanks toM artha Laing, such things as road closings, reminders of tax payments being Assistant Clerk & Connie Bona, Finance Director, for support 28 continued Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 in keeping the Town Clerk’s Office open and welcoming. We all enjoy our time together and are willing to help everyone who marriages FOR THE PERIOD OF 2018 comes into the office. All of the departments of the Town of SPOUSE SPOUSE MARRIAGE DATE Richmond work very well together, helping each other as may Mumbauer, Katherine Sara Seymour, Danielle Denise January 1, 2018 Duffus, Lenval Anthony davidson, Maureen Althea february 6, 2018 be necessary. Wagner, Joseph Warren Torres, Jacqueline Olivia february 24, 2018 i would like to thank Beacon Light Grange #557 for their Silverstein, Scott Aaron Schutz, Laura Jean May 12, 2018 wonderful lunch. For many years they have been providing Channell, Dacyn Benjamin Keighley, Amy Lynn may 19, 2018 lunch, homemade donuts and coffee at a very nominal cost. Bradbury, Erin Leigh Gilmer, Bryce Montgomery June 6, 2018 I would like to extend my appreciation to the residents of Hart-Afzelius, Shiel Adair hart, James Alexander June 6, 2018 the Town of Richmond for their support. I enjoy my job and Higinbothom, Bruce Carter Lowry, Linda Jennell June 12, 2018 the opportunity to assist the citizens of our town. The door is Gruber, Katherine Patch, Isaac III June 24, 2018 always open. Everyone working together makes Richmond a Vrouletis, Shana Kathleen mcGuire, Marcus Harrington June 24, 2018 wonderful place to live. Schultz, Hannah Elizabeth Quinlan, Torsten Daniel June 30, 2018 Linda M. Parent, CVC, Richmond Town Clerk Carter, Jamie Lynn cameron, Allan Francis July 4, 2018 Parisi, Matthew James Knowles, Blair Ellen July 7, 2018 Smith, Logan Elizabeth fields, Julia Ganister July 7, 2018 vital records Grasso, Peter Francis d’Addario, Linda Marie July 23, 2018 2016 2017 2018 Ebenstein, Max Abram Stranberg, Maude Elizabeth July 28, 2018 Births 46 35 36 Dehond, Andrew Burns cohen, Annalise July 28, 2018 deaths 22 22 27 Frantz, Keith Hunter O’Brien, Anne Theresa August 17, 2018 marriages 22 29 30 McAdoo, Alison Kay Bergeron, Alexander Cleary August 18, 2018 Lettre, Angela Lynn mack, Ronald Joseph August 18, 2018 Vital records are public documents that are recorded in the Town Clerk’s Wells, Angela Jean comeau, Scott Alan August 20, 2018 Office. Certified copies are available upon request at a cost of $10.00 Vezina, Danielle Anne Thomas, Cheddhi Jahan Jr September 1, 2018 each. Genealogy research can be done during regular office hours. Bjorklund, Johanna Lee Kennedy, Jason Frederick September 8, 2018 Dixon, Stephanie Ann delorme, Raymond Joseph JrSeptember 9, 2018 Hackett, Erin Elizabeth canniff, Christopher Paul September 24, 2018 Kennedy, Anne Marguerite Rivers, Gregory Allen September 29, 2018 BIRTHS FOR THE PERIOD OF 2018 Aiello, Matthew John ii forbes, Jennifer Marie October 13, 2018 CHILD’S NAME DATE OF BIRTH PARENT’S NAME Nolin, Amy Lynn Redburn, Robert Cory October 20, 2018 Stanger-Smith, Fern Mae January 12, 2018 Whitney Smith & Trevien Stanger Ruopp, Caleb Shotwell Barrett, Michelle Joy November 3, 2018 Murray, Amelia Jean January 13, 2018 Emili & Joshua Murray Sr. Magill, James Patrick magill, Alan December 9, 2018 Rohlin, Lincoln Travis January 27, 2018 Gillian & Travis Rohlin Smith, Archer Prall January 30, 2018 Jamie & James Smith III DEATHS FOR THE PERIOD OF 2018 Milles, Vivi Anna February 2, 2018 Kathleen & Taivo Milles NAME OF DECEASED datE OF DEATH PLACE OF DEATH Bristol, Haven Christine february 2, 2018 Catherine & Matthew Bristol Phelps, Leo Delbert Jr January 6, 2018 colchester Johnson, James Patrick february 14, 2018 Elisabeth & Daniel Johnson Seibert, Edward January 15,2018 Burlington Canaday, Jameson Ryan march 12, 2018 Elizabeth & Ryan Canaday Ross, Eva Theresa January 23, 2018 Williston Pratt, Flynn Robert April 5, 2018 Megan McGuire & Travis Pratt Mack, Marilyn Casey march 19, 2018 colchester Soltsov, Jacob Brooklyn April 14, 2018 Sarah & Boris Soltsov Lajoie, Marion Margaret April 9, 2018 colchester Monty, Taylor Ray April 18, 2018 Rebecca & Tim Monty Gifford, Beverly Ann April 15, 2018 colchester Foran, Kassie Ruth April 26, 2018 Shaina & John Foran Shangraw, Sharron L April 25, 2018 Burlington Santor, Daniel Peter May 17, 2018 Kirsten & John Santor Medor, Loris A April 30, 2018 Burlington Mulligan, Rohan James may 31, 2018 Amy & Daniel Mulligan Santor, Daniel Peter may 17, 2018 Burlington Titterton, Malcolm John June 18, 2018 Kathleen & Kevin Titterton Fountain, Diane Marie may 28, 2018 Burlington Sipe, Olive Fern June 6, 2018 Jessica Anderson & Michael Sipe Jr. Siple, Lorraine June 11, 2018 colchester Brier, Finnegan Daniel June 21, 2018 Danielle & Ryan Brier Buxton, Mary Eileen June 15, 2018 Richmond Anderson, Boaz Emmanuel July 1, 2018 Cherri & Peter Anderson Mack, Wayne Harold June 19, 2018 Richmond Leggett, Sebastien Robert July 18, 2018 Renee & Joshua Leggett Atkins, Mattie A July 8, 2018 Burlington Evarts, Damon Owen July 22, 2018 Morgan & Daniel Evarts Kenney, June September 11, 2018 Burlington Chastenay, Silas Andre Blaisdell July 31, 2018 Sarah Blaisdell & Anthony Chastenay Mashia, Lisa K September 19, 2018 colchester Mobbs, Bryce Ann August 2, 2018 Bridgett Youngman & Bret Mobbs Lloyd, Mary Gertrude September 21, 2018 Burlington Strazza, Harper August August 8, 2018 Sada Dumont & Jon Strazza Mobbs, Daniel Joseph September 24, 2018 Burlington Weir, Skylar Anne August 12, 2018 Lauren & Dustin Weir White, Joyce A Ocober 3, 2018 Richmond Conant, Merritt Martin August 14, 2018 Alison & Ransom Conant Loetscher, Maxine LaVonne October 13, 2018 Richmond Jermy, Lawson William August 18, 2018 AnnMarie & Kevin Jermy Van Duyn, Maggie Turner October 21, 2018 Richmond Brown, Peter Andrew Sullivan August 22, 2018 Roger & Jennifer Brown Salter, James October 22, 2018 Burlington Sommers, Maeve Alexandra August 27, 2018 Victoria & Michael Sommers Rathgeb, Donald A Sr November 11, 2018 Burlington Murray, Auriyauna Leigh September 11, 2018 chelsea Drinkwater & David Murray Heston, Michael T November 14, 2018 Richmond Morrison, Hadley Catherine September 23, 2018 Bethany Mahler & Kyle Morrison Parizo, Susan H December 1, 2018 Burlington Osterman, Nico Ethan October 29, 2018 Rosalyn & Jason Osterman Charland, Robert E ii december 18, 2018 Burlington Harrington, Carter Louis November 5, 2018 Amanda & Gregory Harrington LaFrance, Jeremy A december 31, 2018 Richmond Ortiz, Lucas Augusto November 6, 2 Lucia Orantes & Patricio Ortiz Lee, Sawyer Shanon November 12, 2018 Jennifer & Casey Lee Hollenbach, Johannes Wyn december 4, 2018 Helen & Jonathan Hollenbach Wood, Eric Austin December 25, 2018 Elysse Parente & Eric Wood 29 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 TOWN OF RICHMOND PROPERTY SALES 2018 SELLER BUYERS LOCATION ANDREASEN, DONALD VALOVCIN, ANDREA 1484 JERICHO RD ASHE, MATTHEW JR & KAREN BROOKS, JANE 22 MANSFIELD WAY ATHERTON, HOWARD & ANNETTE WARREN, MARYANN 65 FARR RD ATKINS FAMILY TRUST LEMIRE, MICHAEL 99 EAST MAIN ST ATWOOD, SHARMAYNE & WILLIAM SAXONS OAKS 256 STAGE RD BAKER, PAUL & SHIRLEY CRABB, MATTHEW & BADLAM, JESSICA 177 ORCHARD LN BALDOR, GREG & HILL, LAURIE PESCI, ROBIN 145 SOUTHVIEW DR BARBARA SCHEIER TRUST KLEIN, JONATHAN & STEPHANIE 347 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD BARRON, JESSE BARNARD, MICHAEL & DENISE 155 CHRISTMAS HILL RD BARROWS, WAYNE & MARCELA PATNAUDE, SHIRLEY 144 LOWER CIRCLE BARUTH, PHIL SOLLARS, TRACY 81 NORTH RD BRESSOR, GARY & JEAN O’GRADY, KEVIN JR & MOREY, SASHA 298 COCHRAN RD CHARLAND, ROBERT ET AL WILLIS, JUSTIN & BARBARA 29 BROWNS CT COGGIO, CAROLE & MICHAEL DUNN, BARBARA 52 JERICHO RD CONNER, LAURIE KIMBALL, BRIAN 300 ONEIL DR COULOMBE, PATRICK & JONES, PEGGY KNOWLES, BLAIR 98 JONESMILL RD COWAN REALTY LLC YOUNGMAN CONSTRUCTION 455 STAGE RD COWAN REALTY LLC MANNA. 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Continued on next page 30 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 TOWN OF RICHMOND PROPERTY SALES 2018 SELLER BUYERS LOCATION SANDERSON, ROBERT & LIZABETH REYOME, JEFFREY 23 JONESMILL RD SAXONS OAKS CO OSGOOD, RYAN & AMY 256 STAGE RD SPERO, NAVAH & TAYLOR, KATHRYN MANNIX, ANDREW & ALICIA 105 HIDDEN PINES CIRCLE STEECE, DAVID & PAMELA ARNESON, JOSHUA & TARA JOY 91 CEMETERY RD SYLVAN KNOLL LLC KATHLEEN TEMPLIN TRUST 952 KENYON RD TALLEY, BLAKE COGGIO, MICHAEL 95 EAST MAIN ST VILLAGE HOMES CORP LAVIGNE, DAVID & SHANNEN 624 EAST MAIN ST VT RIVER CONSERVANCY RICHMOND LAND TRUST 1777 DUGWAY RD WHITE, ANN RAFF, ERICA & JORDAN 273 STAGE RD WILCOX, BENJAMIN & MARIE-MICHELE BURNETT, MICHEAL ET AL 540 STONEFENCE RD WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY GROVE, WESLEY & DOPPMAN, JOSEPH 333 COCHRAN RD

CONSTABLE & ANIMAL DOG LICENSE REPORT There were 465 dogs registered in the Town of CONTROL OFFICER Richmond this year. All dogs and wolf hybrid animals are As Constable I am completing my fifth year in office. required by State Statute 20 V.S.A § 3581 to be licensed Most of my Constable work revolves around some traffic on or before April 1 of each year. This statute includes the control work, for example when Cochran Road is closed registration of service dogs. The Town must keep a copy of for a race. And parking control around Huntington Gorge. the rabies vaccination on file. The fee to license an animal I am available for other duties when RPD wants another is $15.00 per animal. After April 1, the fee increases to hand, such as Independence Day, Float-A-Palooza or $20.00 each. A total of $7320.00 was collected from the when needed/requested for bad weather events. pet owners. As part of that figure, $2340.00 that was sent This was my second year as the Animal Control to the State of Vermont for their fees. Officer. There have been more lost dogs than barking it is imperative to have your dog registered and dogs this year. When I can identify a roaming dog by his be up to date with their rabies vaccination. With the registration tag he gets home a lot sooner. Otherwise the registration and vaccination on file at the town office we dog has to spend time in the pound while we wait for the can provide the information to the hospital or police in owner to contact us. Collars and town registration tags a timely manner to assist in treatment if there is a dog are required by state law. Most of the time we can resolve bite. We have seen the number of dogs being registered the barking problem with the owners without having to going down. There appear to be many dogs in Richmond write tickets for that are not registered. Please do your part to make your violation of the pet legal in the eyes of the law. If the Police or Animal town ordnance. Control Officer are called to an animal complaint, you if your dog is will incur a fine, as well as the need to register the animal. barking constantly The Animal Control Officer continues to be called to pick or roaming the up dogs that have wandered away. We find that rescued n e i g h b o r h o o d dogs tend to wander off and not know where their new causing a nuisance home is. Please have the dog tag attached to your pet’s to the neighbors collar with your contact information. If the owner cannot please notice be located the dog will be impounded. If the animal has what’s happening been injured, it will be taken to the emergency veterinarian. and take care of The animal’s owner will be held responsible for the it before I or the services rendered. The Animal Control Officer is Andrew police have to get Squires of Richmond. He can be reached at 363-7162. He involved. And handles domestic animal complaints. At this time we do be sure your dog not have an officer that is able to relocate wildlife. wears his collar Please let the Clerk’s office know if your pet no longer and has his dog tag. lives with your family. We hate to contact the family if Respectfully, necessary, only to find that the pet has passed away. The Andy Squires Town of Richmond recognizes our part in the welfare of Constable and our pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. Animal Control Officer Jeff Hard, Salvation Army Bell Ringer 31 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 RICHMOND HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Winter 2017 / 2018 The remaining began with a wind $108,000 was storm. On October 30, generated from 2017 many Town roads Highway labor, were reduced to one equipment and lane as well as a few material costs. closed to downed trees. This event triggered a Highway FEMA county wide disaster reimbursable claim which Richmond summer work was reimbursed over includes the $10,000 for. The winter following: went on to be very busy Dugway Road - with numerous snow (Two locations) storms. We were down one location in manpower both full required closing time and part time for the road for a 3 of the winter months Highway Food Drive week to repair. resulting in more overtime hours for the Highway crew. All John Scott Excavating of Huntington worked with the being said it was a difficult winter for the crew. Mud season Highway Department performing the excavating for this was very mild. Because of your support for the gravel plan culvert replacement. The culvert was 12 feet deep and more we have rebuilt our gravel road sub-bases and all roads were in than we could tackle with our equipment. The failed 24 inch good condition for mud season. diameter road crossing culvert was upgraded to a 60 inch full-time employees of the Highway Department are: diameter culvert. At the second location we replaced a plugged Peter Gosselin – foreman; Mike Mashia – assistant foreman/ 24 inch diameter road crossing culvert. Ditched and repaired grader operator; Dillon Laforce - operator; Glenn Murray – the R.O.W. operator, and George Brownell operator/grounds maintenance Mountain View Road - Repairs were performed by Spence supervisor. Part-time employees of the department are: Troy Excavating of Richmond. This location was also reduced to one Liberty – technical advisor/trouble shooting and Kyle Leggett lane and required replacing two driveway culverts, ditching, - grounds and village maintenance. Part-time seasonal / rock lining and rebuilding a damaged section of paved road. temporary employees were: Will Macone and Ryan Gosselin The Highway Department finished the asphalt road patch as - grounds and sidewalk maintenance, Jordyn Gosselin - Town well as ditched and rock lined the rest of the road down to Center / Library / Volunteer’s Green grounds beautification Hillview Road. and flowers. Kyle Leggett became our newest part-time year Cochran Road - 300 feet of ditching and silt removal from round employee in October. Kyle had previously worked for roadway. the Highway Department during the winter break and during Stage Road - Ditched and repaired shoulder of road the summer. Kyle has a great work ethic and has been a great approximately 100 feet. asset to the department. Hidden Pines Circle- Replaced undersized driveway culvert, On May 4th we were hit with heavy rain which damaged ditched and rock lined 300 feet. the following roads: Dugway Road, Cochran Road, Stage Southview Drive - Repaired shoulder washouts with rip rap Road, Hidden Pines Circle, Southview Drive, Huntington stone in two locations. Road, Mountain View Road, Lawrence Road, Wortheim Road, Huntington Road - Repaired shoulder washouts with rip rap Cemetery Road and Sherwood Forest Road. Many of these stone in four locations. roads were reduced to one lane. Dugway Road had significant Lawrence Road - Repaired 400 feet of shoulder of road. damage to two of the road crossing culverts. At the time of Ditched and rock lined approximately 600 feet. damage, the county had not been declared for disaster assistance. Wortheim Road - Repaired 100 feet of shoulder of road. We aggressively repaired all the roads with Highway equipment Cemetery Road - Removed debris from plugged culvert and staff with minimal assistance from two contractors to crossing, ditched and removed hill slide debris at the Hinesburg keep the costs at a minimum. Three months later the county end of road. was declared for disaster assistance. The Town is eligible for Sherwood Forest Road - Replaced three failed driveway $138,000 in disaster reimbursement. Because we did the repairs culverts, ditched and rock lined both sides of road. in house with Highway equipment and labor, our contactor Additional Summer work included the following: costs for the roads that we had assistance on were $30,000. Collins Mountain Road - Replaced a failed 24 inch road 32 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 crossing culvert. Repaved the road crossing. the Fire Station. Shim and overlay .90 miles of Cochran Road. Cochran Road - (unanticipated project due to immediate Shim and overlay .40 miles of Jericho Road. failure of road culvert) Excavated 12 feet deep and replaced a An excellent job done by J&M Concrete of Richmond for failed road crossing culvert. This culvert was 9 feet in diameter the new concrete sidewalk on Baker Street. and 80 feet long. John Scott Excavating of Huntington was The Highway Department had two new purchases this contracted to work with the Highway Department to replace year. The 2011 dump truck was replaced with a 2018 cab this crossing. This project required closing the road for 5 days. and chassis from Clarks Truck Center and the plow and body By only contracting the excavation for this project we were able package was installed at Viking Cives of Williston. Our 2006 to save $200,000 by tackling this project with Highway staff road grader was replaced with a 2017 demo model John Deere and equipment. Special thanks to Chris Brunelle - Vermont grader from Nortrax equipment of Williston. We greatly Stream Alteration engineer for fast tracking the permit process appreciate this new equipment and your continued support of for this project. the Capital Equipment, Gravel and Paving plans. The crew and Wes White Hill Road - Installed rip rap stone full length of I take pride in our work and continue to work toward better paved portion of road. We received a Better Roads Grant for roads, bridges and sidewalks. Please don’t hesitate to call me $20,000 to rock line and minimize silt runoff for this road. at 434-2631 or E-mail me at: [email protected] This project involved hauling 88 loads of rip rap stone, traffic Peter Gosselin, control and excavator work. Richmond Road Foreman Richmond Fire Station - Excavated and removed the front parking lot asphalt. Excavated down 18 inches and replaced the gravel sub base in front of the overhead doors for new asphalt parking lot. Graded and prepared the gravel base for WINTER SAND POLICY base course paving. The Town of Richmond makes sand available to Town Baker Street - Excavated and removed the existing asphalt residents to help them with icy sidewalks and driveways. sidewalk. Excavated for new concrete sidewalk. Asphalt Residents will find the sand pile across from the Town patched and installed top soil, seed and mulch for new concrete Garage on Thompson Road. The sand is supplied only for sidewalk. Town residents and only for use at their home. Landlords Other seasonal work includes the following: and businesses should arrange for sand spreading from a • Sweeping of all village streets, sidewalks and number of local contractors. developments. Because the sand is intended for home use, residents • Line striping of crosswalks and parking lots. are asked to limit themselves to collecting two buckets • mowing and trimming of the Riverview and Bridge Street per trip. It is highly recommended residents pick up their cemeteries. sand before a storm so they do not need to drive on icy • mowing and trimming of all Town properties including roads. During a storm, the Road Crew is busy maintaining the Volunteer’s Green and Brown’s Court ball field. the roads and might not be able to restock the pile. • Roadside mowing of all town roads. On another note, please remember that it is illegal to • Gravel road grading. plow snow across a town road. The snow that is left in the • hauling gravel and rip rap stone for FEMA repairs and road will freeze, causing a dangerous situation for other Better Roads Grant. drivers and for the snow plow. Under 19 VSA §1105, you • hauling road gravel for stock pile. could be fined $1,000 plus damages and legal fees. • hauling and stockpiling winter sand. • Additional ditching and gravel work to be completed in the spring on Besaw Road, Grandview Drive, Roger’s Lane and Stage Road. We applied for and were not awarded a VTRANS Structures Grant or Class 2 Roadway Grant due to recent awards.

Contracted work for the summer includes the following: The paving contract was awarded to Pike Industries of Williston. Due to the quick temperature changes in the fall, and the scheduling of paving projects our Town wide paving was rescheduled for May. Pike was able to pave the base course for the Fire Station and the road patch for the Cochran Road culvert. The remaining spring paving includes the following: Shim and overlay Wes White Hill Road. Top course paving at Highway Dept. Hard at Work 33 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 Road and Mileage to receive gravel resurfacing Hillview Road - 2.30 miles of Snipe Ireland Road - 2.0 miles of 2.55 Old County Road - .30 miles of Williams Hill Road - 1.40 miles of miles; Wortheim Road - .30 miles of miles; Wortheim Volunteeer's Green - .30 miles of Volunteeer's Christmas Hill Road -.50 miles of .50 Lawrence Road - .30 miles of miles; Grandview Drive - .30 miles of Stage Road - 1.5 miles of 2.80 miles; Wes White Hill Road - 2.10 miles of Wes Stage Road - remaining 1.30 miles of 2.80 miles; Jones Mill Road - .20 miles of Dugway Road - remaining .85 miles of 3.35; Johnnie Brook Road - 1.40 miles of miles; Snipe Ireland Road - remaining .55 miles of 2.55 Kenyon Road - 2.25 miles of Roger's Lane - .40 miles of miles; Dugway Road - 2.50 miles of 3.35 Besaw Road - .10 miles of miles; 2.70 3.35 2.55 2.60 2.85 3.40 3.40 Miles $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,500 $2,000 Brush clearing, flagging & ditching January 2019 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $1,500 $1,000 $2,500 replacement Culvert repair or TOWN OF RICHMOND 7 -‐ YEAR GRAVEL PLAN TOWN OF RICHMOND 7-year resurfacing cycle continues Rental Gravel to Haul $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 Equipment Gravel $150,000 $155,000 $155,000 $157,000 $152,000 $150,000 $152,000 2022 2019 2020 2021 2023 2024 2025 FISCAL YEAR FISCAL FY23 Summer FY 20 Summer FY 21 Summer FY 22 Summer FY 24 Summer FY 25 Summer FY 26 Summer FY

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35 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 Richmond Police Department The Richmond Police time police officer at a Chief and four (4) officers. Department underwent The discussions about a new police facility came to a change this year. The Town’s head at this year’s (2018) town meeting day. An article long time police chief, Alan asking voters if they supported continued efforts to finalize Buck decided that it was a plan for a new building to house the Richmond Police time to retire and left the Department at a cost not exceed $3,000,000 was voted department the end of June down. This action has side tracked any further discussion 2018. Chief Buck should be on a needed new police facility. commended for his 7 years of FY 2020 Budget employment with the Town As of this writing the budget for the police department as the Chief of Police and for his 41 years of dedicated in has not been finalized. However, indications are the law enforcement work in the State of Vermont. His efforts budget will represent a 6.13% decrease over FY 19’s in serving the public have been greatly appreciated. request. This in large part is due to conversion of a full time With the Chief’s retirement two other officers, JohnH amel police officer position to part time and a reduction in police and Matt Nadeau decided to seek employment elsewhere. cruiser expense. One vehicle will be acquired (leased) in Matt, after four years of service with Richmond, was hired FY 20 instead of two. This change is part of the normal by the Vermont State Police and John, after three years cycle of leasing police cruiser replacements and does not of service with Richmond, began employment with the represent a vehicle reduction. Overtime has been reduced Williston Police Department. Their departure left Cpl. Bill as well by $3,000. Bullock, Cpl. Brett Lindemuth and Cpl. Rick Greenough The Town of Richmond is considering participating in the remaining officers in the Town. These three individuals the community Outreach program in place already in 6 have worked hard to ensure the Town had police coverage. other Chittenden County Communities. The goal of the Cpl’s Bullock, Lindemuth and Greenough along with the Community Outreach Program is to create a supportive departments long time administrative assistant Dianne presence in the Municipalities that belong to the program Corbett are acknowledged and thanked for their dedication and to provide a timely response in collaboration with local and commitment to the Town of Richmond. We would law enforcement to individuals with social service needs not have been able to keep police services going without and problematic behaviors’ that are non-criminal and often them. The department was also augmented by the Vermont based on a or related to the individual’s mental health issues State Police providing shift coverage when necessary. The or substance abuse. Participation in this program will be at Vermont State Police without hesitation offered to provide budgeted cost of $9,205 which is already factored into the whatever services Richmond needed to help the police 6.13% police cost reduction over FY 19. department through this transition. The Williston Police Statistical Information Department has also provided mutual aid assistance when An analysis of reported incidents to the Richmond appropriate and necessary for which we are thankful. Police Department was reviewed for the two year period francis (Paco) X. Aumand III was hired in July on a 01/01/2016 – 12/31/2017. The following are highlights part time basis to help administer the department and hire from this analysis; new officers. The Select Board explored the idea of some • friday is the busiest day of the week followed by type of alternatives (regionalizing services) to the current Thursday and Saturday. police delivery model. After some community discussion • day shift is the busiest time between our two shifts in support of retaining a Richmond Police Department a with the 3:00 p.m. hour being the busiest time of day for decision was made to fill the current police vacancies and reported incidents. hire a new Chief. The idea of an alternative police service • July was the busiest month of the year in 2016 delivery model was abandoned. In October we were and 2017. However statistical information for 2018, due in fortunate to hire and welcome Officer Harley Pecor to fill large part to the loss of staff, seems to indicate April is the one of the vacant police officer positions. She holds a level busiest . 2 law enforcement certification and last worked for the • Agency assists are the number one calls for service Windsor, VT Police Department. The decision was made followed by motor vehicle complaints and reports of to hold off hiring the second police officer position until a suspicious activity are the third largest reported incident new chief is hired. However, the FY 20 budget process has and accidents being the fourth largest reported incident. reduced the vacant full time officer position to a part time • The busiest time day of week for accidents is police position. Currently a hiring process is in place to Friday and most accidents seem to be reported during the find a new police chief with the hopes of having a person 2:00 p.m. hour. hired by mid April. This will leave the complement of full Continued on next page 36 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 • Rt. 2 both West Main and East Main Streets are the The Richmond Police Department has been working primary areas where accidents occur. hard at providing a police service that the community • The park and ride and West Main Street area wants. The police officers have listened to the community receive the most motor vehicle complaints. The second and are striving to meet their needs. The police officers in most response location by the Richmond Police Department the Town of Richmond are dedicated to this community for motor vehicle complaints is Interstate 89 assisting the and I am thankful to them for responding to the community State Police. needs in such a positive and constructive way. You will • Generally, reported incidents occur in large notice there is a drop in motor vehicle traffic tickets issued numbers on I 89, in the area of the Middle and Elementary in 2018. This is due in large part to the loss of veteran Schools, in the area of Cumberland Farms and Umiak officers. Outfitters, and in the area of the Richmond Mobil. The Thank you to the Select Board, all Town Employees, number one location for reported incidents is at the Police Town Manager and the Community for your continued Department on Bridge Street. This should not be interpreted support of the Police Department. as these locations being crime areas but as high population/ Respectfully submitted: traffic areas where incidents (from assists to crimes) are francis (Paco) X. Aumand III reported from. -Interim Director of Police Services If you would like further statistical information on police reported incidents both in Richmond, in Vermont or nationally you may find this information at the following web sites, https://vcic.vermont.gov/ and https://www.fbi. gov/services/cjis/ucr.

RichmondRichmond Police Police Department Department Yearly Yearly Comparison Comparison Summary by Month Summary by Month Jan. Feb. March April May June July August Sept. October Nov. Dec. Total Warnings 2018 87 111 95 99 92 87 15 16 19 15 26 16 678 2017 181 149 160 81 83 102 125 126 89 48 70 101 1315 % Change -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ by Month -‐52% 26% -‐41% 22% 11% 15% 88% -‐87% -‐79% -‐69% 63% -‐84% -‐48%

Tickets 2018 93 104 95 109 81 65 18 27 32 13 26 14 677 2017 140 126 119 85 76 113 152 124 100 77 48 64 1224 % Change -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ by Month -‐34% 17% -‐20% 28% 7% 42% 88% -‐78% -‐68% -‐83% 46% -‐78% -‐45%

Law Incidents 2018 106 77 125 114 121 104 87 100 72 95 83 93 1177 2017 96 104 106 93 117 134 149 101 100 120 94 129 1343 % Change -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ by Month 10% 26% 18% 23% 3% 22% 42% -‐1% -‐28% -‐21% 12% -‐28% -‐12%

Arrests 2018 7 4 11 5 7 5 3 0 0 0 1 0 43 2017 6 6 4 6 11 11 12 6 6 9 9 3 89 % Change -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ -‐ by Month 17% 33% 175% 17% 36% 55% 75% -‐100% 100% -‐100% 89% 100% -‐52%

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FrancisRespectfully (Paco) submitted: X. Aumand III Francis-Interim (Paco) Director X. ofAumand Police ServicesIII -Interim Director of Police Services Police Statistics 2018 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 Police Statistics 2018 Traffic Warnings Law Incidents Traffic Tickets Cont'd Traffic Warnings Police Statistics 2018 Law Incidents Traffic Tickets Cont'd

911 Hang Ups 24 Basic Rule 25 No Registration 22

Accidents911 Hang Ups 10424 Basic Cell Phone Rule 2523 No Signals Registration Required 1922

AccidentsAgency Assists 104194 Cell Condition Phone of Vehicle 2331 Signals Speed Required 15719 Stop/Yield Agency Assists 194 Condition of Vehicle 31 Speed 157 Animal Problem 22 Display of Plates 13 Intersections 38 Stop/Yield

AssaultAnimal Problem 222 Display Driving License of Plates Suspended 2713 IntersectionsTexting 3810 Driving Rds Laned for Assault 2 Driving License Suspended 27 Texting 10 Burglary Alarm 64 Traffic 14 Traffic Control 24 Driving Rds Laned for

Burglary Alarm 644 TrafficFail Carry Registration 1423 Traffic Control 24

Burglary Citizen Assist 594 Fail I89 Regulations Carry Registration 239 Total Warnings 678

Citizen Dispute Assist 5924 I89 Inspection Regulations 1299 Total Warnings 678

Citizen Directed Dispute Patrol 4824 InspectionInsurance Certificate 12920 Arrests/Offenses

Directed DLS Patrol 486 Insurance Local Speed Certificate 21620 Arrests/Offenses

DUI 7 Miscellaneous 51 Aggravated Assault 1 Agg Assault on Family Fight 14 No Registration 40 Police Officer 1 Operating Without Assault obn Law Found Property 12 License 11 Enforcement 1

Fraud 11 Possession of Marijuana 8 Assault Simple 1

Juvenile Problems 32 Signals Required 7 Bad Checks 2

Miscellaneous 89 Stop/Yield Intersections 10 Conduct -‐ Fighting 1

MV Complaint 146 Contempt of Court 2

Parking Problem 21 Total Traffic Tickets 657 DLS 6

Property Watch 29 Domestic Assault 3

Sex Offender Reg 26 Traffic Warnings DUI 12 False Info/Implicating Suspicious 94 Another 1

Theft 30 Cell Phone 7 False Personating 1

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Traffic Hazard 25 Display of Plates 23 Petty Larceny 1 Driving Rds Laned for Receiving Stolen Vandalism 9 Traffic 21 Property 2

Vin Inspection 39 Failure to Carry Reg 13 Resisting Arrest 2

Welfare Check 33 I89 Regulations 8 Simple Assault 1

Illumination 8 Unlawful Trespass 1 Total Law Violations of Incidents 1177 Inspections 119 Conditions 3 Total Insurance 74 Arrests/Offense 45

Local Speed 140

Miscellaneous 0 No License/Poss of License 22

38 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 RICHMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT in 2018, the Richmond Fire Department. for 35 years! We will miss Chris for all Department responded to 163 alarms. the time and effort he put into the Dept. If there were The breakdown is as follows: 0 structure any problems with anything, we could always count on fires, 3 grass/brush fires, 13 rescue Chris to get it fixed.I f he could not fix it, he always knew assists, 18 mutual-aid calls, 2 hazardous someone that could. material calls, 13 carbon monoxide We are always looking for volunteers for the fire calls, 15 power line problems, 51 motor department. There is a great need for daytime firefighters. vehicle accidents on I-89, 29 motor Please contact our business line at 434-2002 or any vehicle accidents not on I-89, 8 miscellaneous calls, 2 firefighter to receive an application. The requirements electrical issues, 3 sprinkler alarms, 3 home owner assist, are: 18 years of age, in good physical condition and the 2 chimney fires and 1 house hit by lighting. desire to help your fellow citizens in an emergency. This The members of the Richmond Fire Department are: is an excellent way to serve your community. Chief Dennis Gile, Assistant Chief Gerald Levesque, 2nd Assistant Chief Mike Parent, Captain Michael Carter, REMEMBER OUR ORGANIZATION WOULD BE Mark Klonicke, Jake Kilpeck and Lieutenant Braden BETTER WITH YOU IN IT Yeates. The Treasurer is Sherry Gile. The firefighters are: dennis Gile Richard Dana, Christopher Fahner, Byran Moreau, Kevin fire Chief O’Grady, Luke O’Leary, Harry Schoppmann, Harland FIRE DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL SUMMARY Stockwell, Aaron Toth, Eric Wood, Braden Yeates and as of 6/30/2018 Paul Zugaro. This year we had one member complete the Basic Assets: Firefighter course. He was Kevin O’Grady. Cash & Bank Accounts: RFD checking $ 2,745.25 We have two members, Christopher Fahner and RFD savings $ 4,611.56 Aaron Toth that are presently taking the Fire Fighter 1 Total Assets $ 7,356.81 and 2 courses. Thanks to Mark Klonicke for writing and being Liabilities & equity: awarded a grant for the fire department from the Vermont Equity $ 7,356.81 Liabilities $ -‐ Department of Forests and Parks. We received fire hose, Total Liabilities & Equity $ 7,356.81 nozzles, chainsaw operator chaps, the new style backpack Submitted by Sherry Gile, RFD Treasurer pump and tools. This was a 50/50 grant. The equipment was greatly needed as we had only tools. Thanks Mark. 911 Signs Richmond Fire Department continues to use help us, Help you! The time it takes to reach your Shelburne Dispatch as our emergency dispatcher. Thank you once again for an excellent job. Shelburne Dispatch home or business, once the Emergency Response System has also agreed to issue burning permits for Richmond. has been activated, is of the utmost importance. The They may be reached at 985-8051. sooner we can be on-scene and responding to your We, the Richmond Fire Department, would like emergency, the sooner we can help you. to thank our mutual aid departments for responding how many times has a friend, the pizza guy, or to Richmond. They are as follows: Bolton Fire Dept., Huntington Fire Dept., Williston Fire Dept., Hinesburg anyone else told you that they could not see or find a Fire Dept. and the Underhill Jericho Fire Dept. house number for you and had to turn around and come To date the Richmond Fire Department has 5 trucks: back? Have YOU ever had to do the same thing trying to a 2009 pickup brush truck; a 2005 rescue truck which find a home or business? You can help us avoid that. has extrication tools for car accidents, exhaust fans, a What can you do to help us, help you? You can: generator, chain saws and whatever needed for house fires and car accident; our new 2015 Engine 2 truck has a 1250 • Put 4” reflective numbers on your mailbox GPM and an 1800-gallon water tank; our 2011 Engine 1 is (smaller ones are not easy to see) a pumper tanker which has a 1250 GPM pump and a 1000 • Put 4” reflective numbers and/or letters on your gallon tank; and the new 2019 truck is our Engine 3 which apartment door is a pumper tanker. It has a 1250 GPM pump and a 2000, • Purchase a green, reflective 911 sign for $10, gallon tank. We would like to thank the voters of the town of from Richmond Rescue, 216 Railroad Street, or Richmond for approving a bond vote to purchase a new order online at www.richmondrescue.org 2019 Toyne pumper tanker with a 1250 pump and 2000 • Put that reflective 911 sign at the end of your gallons water tank. This truck was purchased from Toyne driveway, close to the road. Fire Apparatus with Local Representative of Shakerly Fire When we respond to a call, we want to know that we Sales in Clifton Park, N.Y. This truck will be replacing our 2001 Engine. 3. The new truck was delivered on are heading to the correct address. 12/27/2018. Like a carbon monoxide detector and/or a smoke We can’t forget our 1932 MAXUM. A lot of work detector can give you peace of mind and potentially save was put into the truck to get it running again thanks to your life, so can having a reflective 911 sign near the Jake Kilpeck and Luke O’Leary. road. We had one member retire from the Fire Department, this year. 2nd Asst. Chief Chris Siple had been on the 39 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 richmond free library Sometimes it’s interesting to see what’s going on “by the and the Vermont vignettes of Bill Torrey and Bill Schubart. numbers,” so here are some from the Richmond Free Library, We were particularly honored to be selected by the July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018: Vermont Humanities Council to be a venue for a talk by Registered adult patrons: 1,871. Katherine Paterson, author of Bread and Roses, Too! This book Registered youth patrons: 386. told the story of the 1912 textile worker strikes in Lawrence, Total holdings: 24,071 items (1094 adult audio, 11095 Massachusetts and their connection to Barre, Vermont. Ms. adult print, 1137 adult video, 359 youth audio, 8441 youth Paterson, a Barre resident and multiple award winning author, print, 338 youth video). gave a wonderful and engaging talk. Circulation of physical items: 35,089. each month, the library features exhibits in our display Estimated digital downloads: 5386. case and uses the walls on the first floor as a gallery for As always, The Friends of the Richmond Free Library have talented local artists. Exhibits have featured art from the been particularly helpful in sustaining and expanding Library Richmond Elementary School, special photography from offerings. They underwrite 80% of the Library’s summer William Kneen, paintings from various artists, brooches from youth programs and pay for special acquisitions, programs and Sheila Fazackerly’s collection, Marilyn Cochran Brown’s ski performers. In the past year, the Friends provided an additional memorabilia (including some of her medals), cameras through $1300 to expand our Playaway collection and $1670 to help the years from Ted Lyman, and much more. These offerings us update our juvenile non-fiction collection. If you aren’t are always delightful and often inspire reflection. able to make it to the fantastic annual book sale in February, Besides all the books, magazines and movies people remember the Library maintains a “perpetual” book sale in the carry home, a library card can also gain free or discounted foyer where you can acquire great titles and contribute to the entrance into many area museums and state parks. The passes Friends’ funds and their support of the Library. we offer circulate constantly, thus expanding the reach of the The Library (particularly Wendy de Forest, Youth Director library and increasing the value of a library card. and Jennifer Esser) puts a lot of energy into providing programs if you want to stay informed on library activities, new for area youth: A total of 198 programs with 3,943 attendees materials and upcoming initiatives provide us with your were offered. The offerings included regular programs such email address and we’ll add you to our email newsletter as Playgroup, Baby Laptime, Early Bird Math, Kids’ Yoga, service. You can also visit the library’s website at www. visits to area childcare providers, Part II Rockin’ Readers at the richmondfreelibraryvt.org or like us on Facebook where you Richmond Elementary School, Read to Tippy the Dog, Lego can see previews of our monthly art and collection displays Club, and Mud-Season Playgroup and Storytime. Special and announcements of special events. And remember, you programming included, Video Camp, Drag Queen Storytime, don’t have to be a registered patron to come and enjoy the Queen Elsa Storytime, Kid Art Reception, Mansfield Coop library and its offerings, but you’ll get even more with your Performance in conjunction with the Vermont Reads title, membership! “Bread and Roses, Too!, Babysitter Training and our annual feel free to speak with any member of the Trustees about Baby Brunch to meet and greet our very newest patrons and the Library: Laurie Dana (Chair), Ellen Crary (Secretary), their parents. Keith Frantz (treasurer), Jenna Bisset, and Jana Brown. The Of course, every summer the Library provides a great trustees have completed the Strategic Plan for 2018-2022 summer reading experience with reading themes and programs. focusing on the following five areas: building resources in During the 2017 Summer Program “Build a Better World,” 29 all formats, subjects, age groups and abilities; improving programs were offered and 939 people attended. The Summer the Library’s interior and exterior space for comfort and Program launched with Dinoman who came with actual gatherings; expanding partnerships with area groups and size inflatable dinosaurs and lots of explanations about the organizations; providing positive and supportive interactions dinosaurs of the Mesozoic era. Additional programs included with all our visitors; and providing activities to address the Butterflies:H abits and Habitats with Jerry Schneider (kids also broad needs and interests of the community. made custom butterfly t-shirts), Yoga for Kids, an Ice Cream --Submitted by Rebecca Mueller, Director Social and movie, Fantastic Beasts, music and sing-alongs, Birds of Vermont “eggs-ploration,” and a series of book and art sessions offered in partnership with Radiate Art Space. in addition to the youth activities, the Library supports a variety of adult activities from book discussions, knit night, and special presentations. The Mystery Book Group explores different mystery authors and the (Mostly) Fiction Book Group explores varied books. The Library contracted with the Vermont Humanities Council to feature three talks, Rosie’s Mom – about women working in factories during WWI, Alfred Hitchcock and the Art of Suspense, and Song of the Vikings – a talk on the early history of Iceland and how the Norse myths came to be written. The Library collaborated with the Green Mountain Audubon Society to bring speakers on a variety of topics dealing with the wildlife, particularly birds, Aging Well to offer Tai Chi, UVM Medical Center to offer a Diabetes Prevention workshop series, as well as other programs. In October, the Library hosted “Soup and Stories,” a wonderful evening with a variety of soup prepared by staff and trustees 40 Dinos at Story Time Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 ZONING OFFICE

The Zoning Administrative Officer is responsible appeal period where an “interested person” may appeal for the administrative review, implementation, and the Zoning Administrative Officer’s decision, and no work enforcement of Town regulations and ordinances related may commence until this period expires [VSA§4465(a)]. to land development and use. If you have any questions Please plan your work with these time frames in mind. about whether a project or use is subject to regulation, If you have any concerns about construction or activities please stop by or call the Planning and Zoning Office at the taking place that are possible zoning violations, please Town Center for more information and guidance. Permits contact the Planning and Zoning Office. are required for such activities as new construction, Additionally, as the Town E-911 Coordinator, the deconstruction of buildings, site alterations (removing/ Zoning Administrative Officer is responsible for updating adding fill, digging etc.), renovations and additions, emergency 911 information, including the creation of fences, decks/porches, home occupations, signs, and new roads created by subdivisions and new construction changes of use. This list is not exhaustive, so it’s best to to maintain accurate mail, home delivery and emergency look at the regulations or call the Planning and Zoning service information. Please remember to post your house Office to confirm. Permits applications are available at the number within view from the road to assist emergency Town Center or online at the town website. personnel. if a project is being planned, please note that Respectfully submitted, certain time frames apply. Once a complete application suzanne Mantegna is received, the Zoning Administrative Officer has 30 Zoning Administrative Officer days to make a decision [VSA§4448(d)]. After a permit [email protected] application is approved, there is an additional 15-day 802-434-2430 planning commission WE DID IT! The 2018 Town Plan is completed and our meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7pm, adopted. Thank you to everyone for your participation and Town Center Meeting Room (unless otherwise posted). energy. We are now considering changes to the Zoning We look forward to another year of community and Subdivision regulations. Please reach out to the town engagement! planner, Jessica Draper, to schedule time with the planning Respectfully Submitted, commission or to provide public comment on our current Richmond Planning Commission: Mark Fausel, Chair; regulations ([email protected]) Zoning changes Brian Tellstone, Vice Chair; Joy Reap, Alison Anand, require careful consideration and a legal adoption process. Lauck Parke, Scott Nickerson, and Virginia Clarke Keep an eye on the town website and front porch forum for updates as the process progresses. Our current planning commission includes Mark Fausel, Chair; Brian Tellstone, Vice Chair; Joy Reap, Alison Anand, Lauck Parke, Scott Nickerson, and Virginia Clarke. We welcome and encourage public attendance at RICHMOND HEALTH OFFICER The Town Health Officer handles issues of public health and safety. Situations often involve inspecting rental units for housing code compliance, investigating potentially hazardous spills or garbage dumps and reviewing public buildings for health code compliance. Another important role of the Town Health Officer is investigating animal bites to ensure the animal does not carry the rabies virus. Rabies is 100% deadly, but 100% preventable! The impact of bites by these animals can be catastrophic for the victim, owner, and pet. Please do your part for public health by ensuring your dog is vaccinated and registered with the Town Clerk. If you have public health concerns or questions about your individual situation, please contact the Town Manager or Town Clerk. 41 Andrews Town Forest Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT REVIEWREVIEW BOARD BOARD

TheThe Town Town of of Richmond Richmond D Developmentevelopment Review Review Board Board (DRB) conducts during public calendar hearings year for 2018, land the development, DRB reviewed (DincludingRB) conducts applications public hearings for conditional for land use, development, site plan reviewsapplications,, land development conducted, and hearings,development and in made floodplains decisions. includingThe DRB applications also consi ders for appeals conditional of decisions use, site by plan the Zoningfor Administrative 22 land development Officer and applications. variance req uests. Note: Sketch reviews, land development, and development in Plan Review does not receive a decision but is more of a floodplains.During ca lendarTheD RB year also 2018 considers, the DRB appeals reviewed of decisions applications ,conversation. conducted hearings, and made decisions for 22 land by development the Zoning applications Administrative. Note: Officer Sketch Pandlan Review variance does not receive a decision but is more of a conversation. requests. Application Parcel Applicant Name Application Type Decision Number Code 2018-003 RG0088 J. Hutchins Conditional Use - sketch Sketch 2018-006 EM0112 Don & Bonnie Morin Conditional Use - sketch Sketch 2018-010 SR0455 Cowan Realty LLC Preliminary and Final Subdivision, 2-lot Approved 2018-011 Powers Andrew Powers Conditional Use- triplex Denied 2018-012 FL0068 Falcon Property Conditional Use for a the raising of Approved Management multiple mobile homes in the SFHA 2018-020 JC0074 Buttermilk Conditional Use for mixed use building Approved 2018-026 WM0035 Cindy Feloney Site Plan Review Approved 2018-027 CO0333 Nest Properties Preliminary and Final Subdivision- PRD Denied 2018-034 TR0055 Gary & Jean Bressor Subdivision Sketch Review- PRD Sketch 2018-040 RG0090 Willaim & Linda Subdivision Sketch Review Sketch Donovan 2018-044 BR0039 J & L Fath Properties Conditional Use- sketch Sketch 2018-051 KR0793 Roman Livak Preliminary Subdivision Review- 3-lot Approved 2018-053 JM0098 Blair Knowles Conditional Use to raise home in SFHA Approved 2018-066 HI1717 Jeffrey Edwards Conditional Use- stream alteration in Approved SFHA 2018-067 CO0910 Cochran’s Ski Area Conditional Use- to add trail lights Approved 2018-068 CO0333 Nest Properties Preliminary Subdivision Review PRD Approved 2018-092 CO0004 / Feinson & Bressor Preliminary & Final Subdivision PRD Approved TR0069 Preliminary 2018-100 RR0216 Richmond Rescue Conditional Use- addition Approved 2018-115 RG0090 William & Linda Preliminary & Final Subdivision- 2-lot Approved Donovan Preliminary 2018-127 EM1129 Town of Richmond & Conditional Use to add kiosk Approved Town Forest Comm. 2018-129 CO0004/ Feinson & Bressor Final Subdivision Review PRD Approved TR0069 2018-140 KR0793 Roman Livak Final Subdivision Review- 3 lot Continued

ThiThiss year year the the DRB DRB said said goodbye goodbye to M toember Member Ian IBenderan andassist welcomed the Development Padraic Monks Review as Board a new with member its analysis. The of BenderDRB and has welcomedone vacancy Padraic for an M Alternate.onks as a new Please member. contact Suzannea project Mantegna and decision-making if you wish to apply. The DRB has one vacancy for an Alternate. Please contact hearings/meetings are advertised via newspaper, on Suzanne Mantegna if you wish to apply. Town Center meeting bulletin boards, and on the town web The Development Review Board meets on the 2nd site. Additional information for each meeting is available Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Richmond from the Zoning Administrator/Staff to the DRB at the Town Center Meeting Room and other times as needed. Planning & Zoning Office at 434-2430 or smantegna@ The Development Review Board welcomes and richmondvt.gov. The DRB members are David Sunshine, encourages the participation of the Richmond citizens at Chair; Matt Dyer, Vice-Chair; Roger Pedersen, Gabriel its hearings. Input from neighbors and interested parties Firman, Padraic Monks, and Alternate Alison Anand.

42 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 Richmond Historical Society 2018 RHS Officers Church led annually by Tom Walters and friends Fran Thomas – President Martha Turner – Vice President - Annual Round Church New Year’s Eve Concert - The Connie Carpenter – Secretary concert featured performances by Romy and Ben Monkres Geoff Urbanik – Treasurer from Young Tradition Vermont, Old Sky, Emerald Rae Round Church and Pete’s Posse for a wonderful evening of great music in 2018 the Historical Society had the inside of all without having to leave Richmond. Thanks to our major the windows scraped and painted. It was a painstaking sponsor The Richmond Market and Beverage and second job, but definitely needed. We were lucky to have Jesse tier sponsors Don Sheldon’s Valley Stage Productions Naumann and Ross Cooper, who painted the exterior of and Andy’s Dandys, the Congregational Church for use the church in 2017, come back to do the windows. The of their space and to Tristan Henderson and Marie Claire light bulbs on the window candles were replaced with Whiteford for securing such great musicians and handling new LED bulbs resulting in a decrease in electricity use. the evening’s logistics. We also wish to thank Bill Kneen The Historical Society worked with Karen McCloud of who loans us his lights each year. We continue to receive Silver Cloud Designs to design and have fabricated an numerous thanks from the attendees for our efforts to informational sign, which was installed outside of the provide an alternative New Year’s Eve event with such Church this past fall. Now those who visit the church wonderful music at an affordable price. The proceeds when it is not open, will be able to learn some of the from the evening go to help maintain the Round Church. history of the church, by reading the sign and viewing the Preservation Efforts photos. The Richmond Historical Society would like to thank Projects under consideration for 2019 include working the following for their donations of a variety of items with the Town to improve outside lighting, painting the relative to the history of Richmond: Bill Preston, Gary ceiling and floor, planting a new evergreen as a future Bressor, Holly Scudder Chase, Martha Nye, Don Jenkins, Christmas tree and a new “Event Parking” sign for our Joe Buley, Connie Carpenter, Jack Linn, Kate Andrews grass parking area. Couture, Camels Hump Middle School, Dave Sobel, Fran RHS Highlights Thomas, Mo Humphrey, and the Bressor family. February - Annual Meeting and Winter Program - We encourage Richmond families to consider program presented by Karen Yaggy – reading of excerpts donating to the Historical Society items that are pertinent from the diary of Betsy Squires Flagg – a Kenyon Road to Richmond’s history. You never know what historical farm wife; relevant photos from our collection were also items might be in your attic or basement or that of a relative. shown. We always welcome Richmond related contributions to April – hosted a well-received display of artifacts our collection. and photographs from the RHS archives in the Town Thanks to the efforts of Mo Humphrey, all 440 of Center meeting room. The exhibit included documents, the Bishop glass plate negatives have been scanned and photographs and other Richmond history relics as well as digitized. We truly appreciate Mo’s enthusiasm and time several slide shows of images from our digital collection. spent to get this activity completed. He is now working May – Held a successful work day at the Round Church on the 300 glass plate negatives donated by the Bressor to clean the inside of the church, wash windows and family. Our goal is to make the scanned images available spruce up the grounds around the church. for viewing on the internet. July– hosted a concert by two Vermont musical groups Our long-term goal continues to be to have access Ema Lu and the Beat and The Phineas Gage Band – two to suitable storage, work and display space. We want to enjoyable performances get memorabilia held by the Historical Society, which August – hosted an afternoon concert with musicians are currently stored under beds, in attics and basements, from Young Tradition Vermont and an evening concert into a safe space where they can be easily accessed and with the group Pete’s Posse preserved. - Annual concert in the Round Church by the choral Richmond History Books – Our supply of history books group The Social Band. is almost exhausted. If you have one gathering dust and September – annual Old Round Church Pilgrimage wish to recycle it, we would be happy to pass it along to hosted by the Richmond Congregational Church someone wishing to acquire a copy. November – Annual potluck dinner with a presentation by well-known story teller Bill Torrey. Round Church Volunteers - Weddings and tourists December – held two Christmas Carol Sings in the Round continue to be the main sources of the income needed 43 continued on next page Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 to maintain the Round Church. Our 39 volunteer guides from late May until mid-October welcomed visitors from 47 states and 19 countries. Volunteers also assisted at 7 weddings. We thank Martha Turner, guide coordinator, and People with disabilities working together for dignity, Mary Ann Barnes, wedding and church use coordinator, independence, and civil rights for their efforts. Over time the number of weddings has The Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL), a dropped off from a high of 42 in the 90’s to a much statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to improving smaller number, thus reducing our source of income for the quality of life for people with disabilities. Annual maintenance of the church. support from over 140 cities and towns across the State We were saddened by the passing of our long time helps VCIL assist Vermonters with disabilities achieve treasurer and Round Church guide, Joyce White. We will dignified and self-determined lives. VCIL works to serve truly miss her contributions and friendship in the coming individuals who can benefit from our direct services as years. well as to educate and inform members of the community As president of the Richmond Historical Society I am about disability related issues and independent living. thankful for the dedicated members of the Society’s Board Direct services are available to residents of Richmond in a – Catherine Coggio, Connie Carpenter, Gary Bressor, number of ways. Peer counselors work with residents in Sally Singer, Geoff Urbanik, Deb Hardy, Martha Turner, their homes; small grants for adaptive equipment; Meals Karen Yaggy, Mary Ann Barnes and Harriet Riggs. It is on Wheels for people under the age of 60; Home Access because of their efforts that we continue to make great modifications; individual and systems advocacy and strides in preserving and sharing the history of Richmond programs for youth. Information, Referral and Assistance and maintaining the Old Round Church. is available to all residents by calling VCIL’s I-Line, at however, the Historical Society is seriously in need 1-800-639-1522 (Voice and TTY). of more involvement by members of the community. Any organization can become stagnant without new members and new ideas. We would like to make better use of social media and increase our efforts to preserve our collection and make it accessible on the internet. Please contact one of our members if you wish to be involved in preserving and sharing Richmond’s history, guiding or helping with weddings at the Round Church, or in any aspect of the Historical Society. For more information, visit our website at www.oldroundchurch.com or write to us at [email protected].

Young Tradition Vermont at Round Church 44 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 Vermont 2-1-1 Report

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45 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 PARADE & FIREWORKS COMMITTEE

The July 4th celebration went off without a hitch Greensea Systems who helped make setting up the tents this year. Beautiful weather, but very hot and lots of a breeze. people! It was a great parade, which was broadcast live Several new residents joined in the planning and on MMCTV. working this year, but we are still in need of people who The theme of this year’s parade was “America the will put in a few hours of work on July 4. We understand Beautiful”. There was plenty of red, white & blue to go that everyone likes to be with their family, so do the around. This year the parade was judged in a slightly committee members. Any help would be appreciated. different way, with a trophy being given to the winning Planning for the 2019 celebration, we are in need of an business float. ArabesqueD ance Studio won the bragging organization that could organize and run the hot dog / rights for the first year, along with the possession of the hamburger tent. We have all the information you need traveling trophy. It was quite moving when Matt Felis, to do it. Also we have the tent and can arrange for the first prize winner for theF amily & Friends division shared grill. Start checking with your committee members or the Pledge of Allegiance with the hundreds of viewers at employees to convince them to join in the fun. the “four corners” We look forward to the 2019 parade & festivities. Please After the parade, the celebration continued at consider volunteering some time…a good time is had Volunteer’s Green, with fun, food and music for all. Car by all. We can always use more help with the coin drop show enthusiasts and auction participants had plenty 2 weeks before the 4th…you can be an active part in to keep them busy. The Richmond Community Band Richmond’s biggest party. performed an outstanding concert at the band shell. DJ JULY 4TH PARADE WINNERS Toni Basata spun tunes in the band stand all day. Northern Comfort played in the park up until the start of the Business trophy: Arabesque Etc. Dance fireworks. Something new this year, the Western Slopes Friends & Family: Business Association joined the festivities with their craft 1st: Celebrate America, Matt Felis and art show. The fireworks display was spectacular. 2nd: Terry Moultroup Family Thanks are extended to our major sponsors Richmond 3rd: Lisa & Roy, Save Our Strays Home Supply, Jamieson Insurance, Richmond Market Honorable Mention: & Beverage, Greensea Systems, P&P Septic, Waitsfield “We the People” Andrew Bessette Champlain Valley Telecom and Mt MansfieldC ommunity Horse Awards: Buck & Dick ~ Kilpeck Family Television. Special thanks to Boy Scout Troop #23 and frankie ~ Peggy Murray • Locksly ~ Lois Grigg vermont department of health Your Health Department district office is in Burlington around Chittenden County by redeeming Farm to Family at the address and phone number above. Come visit or give coupons. us a call! • Share new data and reports including the Vermont At the Vermont Department of Health, we are working Lead in School Drinking Water Testing Pilot Report which every day for your health. With our headquarters and is helping Vermonters understand and address the risk of laboratory in Burlington and 12 district offices around the lead in school drinking water, and the Injury and Violence state, we deliver a wide range of public health services in Vermont report, which is shedding light on the risk of and support to your community. We partner with local suicide among youths. organizations, businesses and health care providers to ensure • Work with businesses in planning and starting we’re equipped to respond to the community’s needs. worksite wellness strategies to improve on-the-job in 2018, we worked in partnership with communities to: opportunities for health for employees including creating • increase capacity statewide to prevent underage and Breastfeeding Friendly businesses to support working binge drinking and reduce prescription drug misuse and with mothers. Regional Prevention Partnerships (RPP). • Work with local partners, including, schools, • Prevent and control the spread of infectious disease. hospitals, and emergency personnel, to ensure we are In 2018 we spent $13,729,406 on vaccines provided at no prepared to distribute medicine, supplies, and information cost to healthcare providers around the state to make sure during a public health emergency. children and adults are protected against vaccine-preventable • improve understanding of how to stay healthy diseases. at work, home, and in the community through initiatives • Promote wellness by focusing on walking and and resources related to 3-4-50, Help Me Grow, WIC, biking safety, reducing tobacco exposure, and increasing Building Bright Futures, Be Tick Smart, 802Quits, and the access to healthy foods through the implementation of local Breastfeeding Friendly Employer project. projects and municipal strategies. Learn more about what we do on the web at www. • Serve families and children with the Women, healthvermont.gov Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Education and Food Join us on https://www.facebook.com/ Supplementation Program. In 2018, we served over 11,000 VTDeptHealthChittendenCo/ families. WIC families supported farmers by purchasing Follow us on www.twitter.com/healthvermont Vermont grown fruits and vegetables at farmers markets 46 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 RICHMOND STATE REPRESENTATIVE Representative Marcia Lawrence Gardner Thank you for your trust in me. It’s an honor to serve as your which is generally viewed as our most effective poverty reduction pro- representative in Montpelier. With the uncertainty and chaos coming gram. Given the annual budget difficulties we face as a state, these from Washington, my primary focus is on protecting our families and investments are remarkable. Here are some highlights of the tax code helping our communities thrive. I’m fighting for a Vermont where changes: Vermonters can afford high-quality health care, attain a great educa- • expands the exemption of taxable social security benefits tion, and retire with security. for single filers with less than $45,000 in adjusted gross income and The following is a brief overview of the legislation that was married filers with less than $60,000 in adjusted gross income passed in the second year of the 2017-18 biennium. For a complete • eliminates itemized deductions and creates a new Vermont listing of all the bills passed in 2018, go to: https://legislature.ver- standard deduction equal to $6,000 for single filers, $12,000 for mar- mont.gov/assets/Legislative-Reports/2018-Act-Summaries-Book.pdf ried couples and $9,000 for heads of household Budget and Tax • creates a new Vermont personal exemption equal to $4,150 This year’s budget supports a healthy economy, strong families, per exemption, an exemption which benefits families and gives communities the resources they need to thrive, today and • collapses top two income tax brackets and lowers all per- for years to come. We have a tradition in Vermont of focused, smart sonal income tax rates by 0.2% budgeting. Revenue we can count on receiving annually is used to • expands the Vermont Earned Income Tax Credit from 32% pay for ongoing expenses; windfalls, like receipts from the recent to- of the Federal EITC to 36% bacco settlement, are invested in paying down state debt and building • creates a 5% tax credit on the value of charitable contribu- our savings. This protects us from the uncertainty brewing in DC, the tions up to $20,000 likelihood of a recession, and ensures we can continue to make the • creates a Vermont Tax Structures Commission and a Staff- kind of investments that support our working families. to-Student Ratios Task Force Education included in the budget are protections for vulnerable Vermont- The House Education Committee’s major work culminated with ers. The bill restores the cuts the Governor proposed to those with the passage of H. 897 (Act 173), the special education bill. The bill disabilities and who receive developmental services. It provides a 2% will allow schools to use their allocated state aid for special education increase to community service providers like the VNA and increases dollars in more flexible ways with a goal of educating students who re- funding for meals on wheels. It directs federal dollars to reimburse- quire additional support more effectively and efficiently. Schools will ment for infant and toddler care. It makes strategic investments in our be unshackled from the intensive bookkeeping that goes along with economy and significant investments in the justice system, enabling today’s special education reimbursement system. Ultimately, after five families crippled by the opioid crisis to move on. It helps struggling years, all schools in Vermont will be allocated a block grant of special dairy farmers. It invests in supportive housing for people with mental education money based on their total population of students. The bill illness and creates more hospital beds for those suffering from mental also emphasizes Vermont’s obligation to students on Individual Edu- illness and diverts them from hospital emergency rooms. cation Programs, and each student’s right to a Free and Appropriate Provisions in the budget focus on Vermont’s fiscal health and Public Education. move the state into a stronger financial position. We held the rate of S.3, Sexual Exploitation of Students, now Act 5, addresses sepa- budget growth to half of one percent. Investments are made in state ration agreements between school employees and employers that pension funds that will save Vermont taxpayers millions in interest could put students at risk. Legislators brought this issue forward fol- payments. All our reserves are filled, further guarding us against re- lowing reports that teachers from some of New England’s most pres- cession. tigious boarding schools were passing teachers along from one school every year, the Legislature must also pass a bill adjusting the to another, even though the schools knew that the employee had en- state property tax rates, which provides financing for school budgets gaged in behaviors that could endanger children. The Vermont NEA voted on at town meeting. In this year’s budget, average residential (National Education Association) reminded us that teachers became property tax rates were held flat with last year’s rates and the non- mandated reporters many years ago because they are usually the ones residential rate increased by 4.5 cents. who discover abuse, rather than the ones who commit it. The Agency Other changes to education finance included in Act 11 (the bud- of Education identified robust licensing requirements related to abuse; get bill) are: however independent schools are not bound by these requirements. • Repeals the General Fund Transfer to the Education Fund Also, a Staff-to-Student Ratios Task Force was created to review on a revenue-neutral basis dedicating 100% of the sales and use tax and make recommendations on staff-to-student count ratios in public and 25% of the rooms and meals tax to the Ed Fund. Transfers Adult schools. The Task Force will report its recommendations to the Gen- Ed and Literacy, Community High School of Vermont, the renter re- eral Assembly this session. bate program, and reappraisal and listing payments to the General And the budget/education finance bill (Act 11) calls for the cre- Fund ation of a Commission on Public School Employee Health Benefits to • modifies the property tax adjustment (income sensitivity) determine, through a negotiation process, the amounts of the premiums by and out-of-pocket expenses for school employee health benefits that o Reducing the maximum house site value limit for full ad- will be the responsibility of supervisory unions and school districts justment from $500,000 to $400,000 and the amounts that will be the responsibility of school employees. It o Reducing the maximum house site value limit for partial establishes negotiation, dispute resolution, and agreement ratification adjustment from $250,000 to $200,000 processes for the Commission, and removes health care benefits and • Separates the homeowner rebate program into two parts, coverage from the subjects for local collective bargaining between a education and municipal supervisory union or school district and school employees. In addi- • Separates municipal and education property taxes on tax bills tion, it provides that collective bargaining agreements for school em- Among this year’s noteworthy accomplishments, the income tax ployees that take effect between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2020 will changes simplify Vermont’s tax code and make the code fairer for expire between July 1, 2020 and September 1, 2020, and that the first low- and middle-income taxpayers, working families and seniors. agreement on Statewide health benefits negotiated by theC ommission The bill expands the Vermont Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), 47 continued on next page Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 will apply to collective bargaining agreements that take effect on or Human Services after July 1, 2020. The House Human Services Committee continued its focus on Health ensuring that vulnerable Vermonters are safe and protected. Their goal S. 175 is an act relating to the wholesale importation of prescrip- was to make certain that systems are in place to move Vermonters out tion drugs into Vermont. This bill mandates the Agency of Human of poverty by removing barriers and addressing systemic problems. To Services, in consultation with interested stakeholders and appropriate this end, the committee undertook legislative initiatives improve the federal officials, design a wholesale prescription drug importation pro- lives of children, families, persons with disabilities and older Vermont- gram, including requirements of safety and cost. The program would ers. designate a state agency to become, or contract with, a licensed drug The Human Services Committee took up bills that reduce the occur- wholesaler to import prescription drugs at a significant cost savings to rence of Adverse Childhood Experiences by identifying and streamlin- Vermonters. The state will submit the proposed design for the program ing how agencies work together across agencies (S.261). They worked to the Legislature by January 1, 2019. The bill directs the state to seek to reduce exposure to lead paint in childcare centers (H.736). The the appropriate federal waivers. And it asks the Attorney General to committee improved the lives children in foster care by giving foster identify the potential, and to monitor, for anticompetitive behavior in parents the permissions they need to provide normalcy in their homes industries that would be affected by a wholesale drug importation pro- (H.589). Families receiving Reach Up can save for the education of gram. (The state of Utah is also exploring importing prescription drugs their children and keep their retirement without a reduction in benefits from Canada.) (H.673). They created an Advisory Council for Strengthening families S.92 contains a section on Prescription Drug Cost Transparency, and established an Older Vermonters Act working group (S.280 and which strengthens a 2016 statute. The bill would require the Depart- H.608). And H.921, now Act 125, makes sure nursing homes and resi- ment of Health Access to identify annually up to 10 prescription drugs dential care facilities that provide older Vermonters with services are on which the state spends significant health care dollars and where the stable and financially viable. wholesale cost has increased by 50 percent or more over the past five Gun Safety years or more than 15 percent over the past year. Each health insurer many Vermonters cherish the traditions of hunting, sport shoot- with more than 5,000 people covered for major medical health insur- ing, and collecting guns. Many value the security and protection that ance will be required to create a list annually of prescription drugs on guns can provide. At the same time, many Vermonters have suffered which its insurance plans spend significant amounts of their premium grievous injuries and lost friends and family members in incidents in- dollars, net of rebates and price concessions. The lists will be given volving firearms. to the state Attorney General’s office, which will which winnow the The General Assembly passed three laws to address gun violence. lists to the 15 costliest drugs and require the manufacturer to provide Act 97 (S.221) will allow law enforcement to show a judge that an a justification for each drug’s increase. The lists will be posted on the individual presents an extreme risk of harm to himself, herself or oth- Green Mountain Care Board and AG’s website. ers in order to obtain an Extreme Risk Protection Order, requiring the h. 639 (Act 141) covers mammograms and 3D mammograms person to relinquish any dangerous weapons. Act 92 (H.422) allows without cost sharing requirements for patients. In the instance of dense law enforcement to temporarily remove firearms from the scene of a breast tissue, it will cover the follow-up ultrasound with no cost shar- domestic violence incident. Act 94 (S.55) expands the requirement for ing as well. background checks to include private sales, places restrictions on the Vermont will join Massachusetts, New Jersey and the District of sale of firearms to those under age 21, limits the transfer and posses- Columbia in requiring residents to join a health insurance plan or face sion of high-capacity ammunition magazines, and bans the transfer a penalty, effective January 2020. A working group composed of vari- and possession of bump-fire stocks. Together, these policies will make ous state departments and called by the Green Mountain Care Board it more difficult for individuals who intend harm to themselves or oth- will determine such things as a financial penalty, enforcement, exemp- ers to obtain firearms and will reduce the lethality of firearms that may tions, and types of insurance considered minimum. These will be en- be misused. acted by the General Assembly during the 2019 legislative session. Energy and Technology Notice of the penalty will be provided to all Vermont residents prior to here is a list of the bills pertaining to energy and technology that the open enrollment period for coverage for the 2020 plan year. were passed into law: S.1 reduces co-payments for chiropractic and physical therapy in ● h.616 authorizes the Burlington Electric Department to pipe the 2019. The bill provides greater access to both kinds of care at reason- waste heat from the McNeil biomass electric generation facility to able costs for Vermonters with QualifiedH ealth Plans through the Ver- UVM, the UVM Medical Center and downtown for heating. mont Insurance Exchange. With Silver, Silver Reflective and Bronze ● h.410 extends the industry-accepted appliance efficiency stan- plans, copayments will be equal to a copayment for primary care under dards to an array of commercial and domestic appliances sold in Ver- the plans. Pain management representatives from both the University mont. (Rep. Curt McCormick of Burlington and I were the lead spon- of Vermont and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Centers testified that sors of this bill, which passed and is now Act 139.) research demonstrates other therapies, including chiropractic and ● h.676 removes the mandatory 100-foot setback requirement for physical therapy, are more appropriate in managing chronic pain. This solar arrays on parking lot canopies and sets a standard for ground- bill moves us forward in our efforts to reduce opioid use by providing mounted solar arrays to qualify for pollinator-friendly certification. access to more effective treatments for chronic pain, and to comply ● h.739 allows certain Vermont businesses to conduct their own with state statute that requires chiropractic copayments be reasonable. energy efficiency programs with the assistance of Efficiency Vermont The bill now Act 7, requires the Department of Health Access to increase their return on investment, improve job retention and re- to convene a working group to develop recommendations related to duce greenhouse gases. insurance coverage for non-opioid approaches, including nonpharma- ● h.429 establishes a study committee to assess the need for assist- cological approaches, to treating and managing pain. Specifically, the ing deaf-blind individuals with their communication capabilities. group will investigate whether health insurance plans should cover These are just a few of the bills passed in 2018. Other general areas certain non-opioid approaches, an appropriate level of cost sharing that that are not covered here but are available in the end of session report should apply to non-opioid treatments, and the proper proportional re- include: agriculture, commerce, criminal justice, housing, government lationship between the amount of the copayment and the amount of the operations, natural resources, and transportation. Please contact me if total charge or reimbursement for these. you would like the complete 34-page end of session report. I can be reached at 434-2854 or [email protected]. 48 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 LAKE IROQUOIS ASSOCIATION The Lake Iroquois Association has had an extremely busy a complete review and restructuring of this road over the next and eventful year and we are looking forward to yet another few years as funds become available. busy year in 2019. Here are some of the projects LIA worked ➢ We continued the LaRosa Partnership grant-funded on during the 2018 season: tributary water quality sampling project in 2018. This effort ➢ We continued the greeter program and boat wash station at continues to be a critical data source informing the organization the fishing access. With the support of a grant from the Vermont where rehabilitation and restoration efforts should be focused. Department of Environmental Conservation and the support of ➢ We also continued supporting Lay Monitoring, Vermont LIA members and the surrounding towns, we were able to add Invasive Patrollers, and blue-green algae monitoring on Lake Friday afternoon hours to the program and hire a supervisor Iroquois. who was tremendously helpful managing the program. Thanks ➢ in July, LIA held its annual meeting and sponsored its also to the work of several members of the LIA Board and our second annual ‘Garden Tour’ showcasing several Lakewise fiscal partner the Town of Williston, this program has continued Award Winning properties and the Pine Shore remediation to be successful and is a model for other programs in the state. project site. ➢ for four weeks this summer we were able to bring in ➢ Throughout the year we made a number of public the Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting team as part of our presentations in the area regarding our work and the EWM integrated approach to controlling the invasive Eurasian Water infestation, including meeting with town select boards and Milfoil (EWM) in the lake. This effort was made possible by a conservation commissions, as well as attending statewide grant from the Lake Champlain Basin Program, contributions, meetings and training sessions. In addition, we co-presented and membership dues. with the Lewis Creek Association at their spring Water Matters ➢ Once again, this year, we placed benthic (bottom) barriers event held in the Hinesburg Town Hall. The presentation at the fishing access in order to keep that particular channel free highlighted the LaRosa Partnership Program tributary water of invasive EWM. We purchased additional barriers which we quality monitoring project. plan to add to the Lake Iroquois Recreation District (LIRD) ➢ We continue to provide information and outreach via our beach area to help expand the swimming area and help mitigate newsletter, The Lake Iroquois Monitor, our website, www. the impact of the EWM. These barriers could also be used to lakeiroquois.org, and our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ cover a small infestation if a new invasive species is found in lakeiroquois. the lake. ➢ finally, we continue to study and research additional ➢ New this summer we partnered with the University of methods to reduce runoff and nutrient loading in the lake and to Vermont Spatial Analysis Lab to conduct an aerial plant control the EWM problem. survey in September. They flew a fixed wing drone over the As widely reported by multiple media outlets, our lake to collect imagery. This data will be used to observe the application for a permit to use the aquatic herbicide Sonar to aquatic plant community and quantify the EWM infestation, control EWM in the lake was formally denied by the Vermont particularly in the littoral zone close to shore. Future image Department of Environmental Conservation in October. We collection will allow for objective year to year comparisons. are disappointed that after several years of careful study and This survey was funded by a grant from the Vermont Department research, development of a five-year lake management plan, the of Environmental Conservation. support of many, many stakeholders around the lake, and nearly ➢ The stream restoration and road rehabilitation project a two year wait for a response to our application, denial was the to remediate the tributary parallel to Pine Shore Drive was final outcome. completed this year. This tributary contributes significant in spite of this setback, we are continuing our commitment amounts of phosphorous to the lake. More sampling data is to protecting the health of the lake not only by preventing needed in future years but water quality data from the 2018 additional invasive species and pollutants from entering the season already shows reduced levels of phosphorus entering the lake, but also continuing to find ways to reduce and control lake. the invasive EWM currently present in the lake. If EWM is ➢ We are happy to report the awarding of a conceptual design ignored and allowed to spread to the fullest extent possible in grant to address the erosion and, sedimentation contribution the lake, it will continue to choke out native species, reduce the issues of Beebe Lane and the tributary at the north end of ability of native fish and other aquatic species to spawn and the lake. This is a Block Grant from The Chittenden County thrive, and reduce, if not eliminate, the ability of humans to Regional Planning Commission and will be a cooperative effort enjoy the lake. An ecosystem is not healthy when overrun by an among multiple organizations including LIA, LIRD, Town of invasive species. We firmly believe as stewards of this precious Williston, Town of Hinesburg, and the residents of Beebe Lane. resource, each of us have a responsibility to do everything we This project will include a management plan implemented can to contribute to the health and well-being of Lake Iroquois. by the LIRD. Based on years of sampling data, this tributary The Lake Iroquois Association will continue to work tirelessly demonstrates the highest average source of phosphorus to find effective tools to help reduce the spread of this invasive contributing to the lake in addition to other environmental species. impacts from sedimentation. The project goal is to perform

49 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 lake iroquois recreation district (LIRD) The Lake Iroquois Recreation District beach area, along with its 150 acres of open land, continues to serve The beach continues to be a beautiful and affordable local the district towns (Williston, Richmond, Hinesburg and recreation area. During the 2018 season 16 family passes St. George) as well as all non-residents. The district lands were purchased at the Richmond Town Office. Season provide access to swimming, picnicking, playground passes can also be obtained at the beach caretaker stand. equipment, and walking trails. The beach area also We will open for the 2019 summer season on Memorial continues to host birthday parties and other individual Day weekend and close on Labor Day weekend. Please and group functions. Costs for septic maintenance and come and enjoy this wonderful facility. summer staff continue to represent the bulk of our annual expenses. Water quality sampling continues on a weekly Jack Linn – Richmond basis and results are within State limits for beach facilities. Jeff Davis, – Hinesburg, Chair Nina Friscia,– St. George, Secretary A Ecosystem Restoration Grant was applied for to help Sarah Francisco – Williston, Treasurer with water quality issues that are from LIRD property. This grant will mainly focus on the property near and around Beebe Lane. One other item of note is the fact that there was more milfoil harvesting near the swim area WESTERN SLOPES BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (WSBA) Businesses, individuals and organizations from area such as the Richmond Holiday Market (December). Bolton, Huntington, Richmond, Jericho and Underhill are Each year WSBA offers two Entrepreneur Scholarships invited to join this association that nurtures the dynamic, to college-bound graduates of Mt. Mansfield Union High diverse business and professional communities of our re- School. gion. WSBA offers networking/educational opportunities Contact: Tim Monty [email protected] and sponsors events aimed at generating business for our website: www.westernslopesvt.org PO Box 569, Richmond, VT 05477 RICHMOND COMMUNITY BAND Richmond Community Band thanks the Richmond (Essex Junction), and Mater Christi School music teacher community for their audience and support, and and RCB alumna director Barbara Heath (Huntington). membership in our band. 2018 was our 21st consecutive We hope you appreciated their directing and will welcome year since RCB was reestablished in 1998. We hope you their return. will see and hear us in the Fourth of July Parade and Probably most town folk know us from our annual attend our free public concerts in 2019. participation in the Fourth of July parade. We are very RCB is comprised of middle school, high school, and thankful for the generosity of Chuck Farr for donating use college students, and adults aged from their twenties to of a tractor, hay wagon, and hay bales for our float for their eighties. Musicians of any age and experience are the seventh year, and to Joe Linn for his time and skill welcome to join us on any concert band instrument, or to driving the tractor. Our community band only thrives with conduct. We are a community band, including members the support of our community. from Jericho, Underhill, Huntington, Burlington, After playing in the parade, RCB also performed a Shelburne, Essex, Waterbury Center, and Middlesex, as 4th of July concert in the Volunteers’ Green band shell, well as Richmond. Many of those towns do not have their with guest conductor Matt Felis of Richmond directing own town bands or parades, but their residents patronize a spirited Sousa march. Subsequently, Richmond the Richmond 4th of July parade and activities and Community Band played four additional free Wednesday support our band. Richmond Town discretionary funding evening concerts in the band shell from July 18 to August and band member voluntary dues are our only sources of 22. We also played as a smaller band at the Richmond funds. Usual expenses include conductor compensation, Holiday Market on December 1, 2018. After caroling music and maintenance, band uniforms (shirts), and the outside near the Town Center, we performed holiday 4th of July float. concerts at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary and Richmond Richmond Community Band rehearses weekly during Congregational churches. Hopefully you heard us, the summer to develop camaraderie and musicianship, we thank Nick deTarnowsky for scheduling us and the preparing musical arrangements for public performances. holiday market! Rehearsals usually resume in May or June, 7pm to Please return to hear us next summer, listen for the 9pm Monday evenings, in the hall of Our Lady of the first time, or join us in the band. Kids through retirees will Holy Rosary Catholic Church. We were fortunate to all be entertained by either playing with us, or listening have professional music teachers share conducting in to your friends perform interesting music, augmented 2018: Westford School music teacher Rebecca Nowak by Paul Garrett’s illuminating and entertaining program (Burlington), retired Bristol school teacher Sandra Dahl notes. 50 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 chittenden unit for special investigations The Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations (CUSI) is cUSI and the CCAC investigate these crimes in Chitten- a multi-agency task force dedicated to providing criminal re- den County which consists of a population of approximately sponse to reports of sexual assaults, serious child abuse and 172,952 residents. On average, CUSI investigates over 300 child fatalities. For over 24 years, the primary focus has been cases a year; over 60% of those cases involve child victims. to protect and support all children, adults and families. CUSI In recent years, we have noticed an increase in the complexity defined what is now known as a true multidisciplinary team of cases given the substantial increase in computer usage and (MDT) approach to investigating crimes of this nature. The other mobile devices. multidisciplinary team is the heart of CUSI and is composed Case types include: Sexual assaults, lewd and lascivious con- of seven police detectives, a unit director, a victim advocate, duct, serious child abuse, child fatalities, human trafficking, sex an in-house investigator with the Department for Children and offender registry and violations, child pornography Families (DCF), and a dedicated prosecutor from the Chitten- July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 we have seen 337 cas- den County State’s Attorney’s Office. We work jointly with es which include 222 children and 115 adults. mental health providers, medical providers, Adult Protective During the 2017 – 2018 year, CUSI has continued to have a Services and Department of Corrections. In addition, CUSI high amount of case referrals from both DCF as well as local houses and supports the Chittenden Children’s Advocacy Cen- law enforcement agencies. These cases continue to get more ter (CCAC). CUSI epitomizes community oriented policing. In and more complex with new technology components being the year 2018, we have continued to strengthen and expand our created on a fairly frequent basis. The investigations require contacts with community partners. The success of CUSI is re- the detectives to spend significant amounts of time gathering flected by the statewide recognition that these multidisciplinary information from corporations like Facebook, Google, Yahoo, styles units do work. Snapchat, Plenty-o-Fish, Instagram, cell phone wireless carri- The Chittenden Children’s Advocacy Center, working ers, etc. The amount of data that is gathered then requires the together with CUSI, is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit entity offering investigator to spend a significant amount of time reviewing the a range of services to children and families affected by these documents and gathering evidence. In order for detectives to crimes. The primary goal of The Children’s Advocacy Center have access to this information, it often requires the issuance of is to ensure that children are not further traumatized by the in- multiple subpoenas and the application of search warrants from tervention system intended to protect them. This program has a judge before we can even gather the documents that we need many benefits, with an approach that allows for faster follow-up from these companies. The cases that we investigate are consid- to child abuse reports, more efficient medical and mental health ered the most heinous crimes to investigate other than murder. referrals, fewer child interviews, more successful prosecutions, The negative effects of these crimes stay with a victim for their and consistent support for child victims and their families. It is entire life and, therefore, we do the best job we can to build the our goal to support them and meet their emotional needs. strongest case against the defendants that we investigate. GREEN UP VERMONT Green Up Vermont is the not-for-profit 501(c) (3) or- and the financial support given by the public and private ganization working to enhance our state’s natural land- sectors throughout Vermont make it all possible. scape, waterways and the livability of our communities This year the cleanup event was organized by the by involving people in Green Up Day and raising aware- Conservation Commission. We appreciate all the volun- ness about the benefits of a litter free environment. This teers that work with the Richmond Highway Department year marked the 48th anniversary of Green Up Day which for Green Up. Through their efforts 3.80 TONS of trash brings thousands of volunteers throughout the state to and 3.70 TONS of discarded tires were removed from the remove litter & trash from our roadways, waterways & roadside. public places. The success of Green Up for Vermont in Mark your calendars May 4, 2019, the first Saturday Richmond depends upon two essential ingredients. The in May. Put on your gloves, get together with your combined efforts of individuals, civic groups and the family, invite some friends and come join us to make Richmond Highway Department who volunteer their time Richmond even more beautiful! ELDERLY and DISABLED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM and NEIGHBOR RIDES The Elderly & Disabled Persons (E&D) Transportation for this program. For more information, please contact SSTA Program provides door-to-door transportation trips for Non- at 878-1527. Medicaid / Non-Medicare medical appointments. This pro- Neighbor Rides is a strategic initiative of the United gram is funded by the Vermont Agency of Human Services, Way of Chittenden County supported by a group of com- with municipal partners including the Town of Richmond. munity partners in an effort to help meet the needs of the The E&D grant program covers 80% of the transportation elderly and disabled. Neighbor Rides uses volunteer driv- cost and Richmond covers 20% of the cost for each ride. ers to stretch transportation dollars by lowering the costs per Each rider is asked to make a donation for the ride. For Rich- ride. For more information, please contact the United Way of mond residents, SSTA provides the transportation services Chittenden County at 861-7833. 51 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 RICHMOND TRAILS COMMITTEE The mission of the Trails Committee is to establish and expenditures of our allocated $1000 this year enabled maintain paths for non-motorized transportation and recreation purchasing materials for trail, sign, and bridge building in Richmond, to link with other towns when feasible, and to materials, printing of revised trail maps (Town trails map and promote safe citizen use of these paths. We meet on the third Preston Preserve brochure) and various other materials and Tuesday each month at the Town Center. Occasionally in the supplies for trails maintenance and repair. summer, we hold our meetings out on the trail, putting ourselves Numerous Richmond residents have responded to calls to work while we talk business! Minutes of our meetings are for volunteers to work on the trails. Thank you, as always, to posted at the Town web site. Maps of Richmond Trails are landowners and to guardians of conserved lands who facilitate available at the Town offices and in map boxes on trails; also public access to designated trails. Special thanks to Colin Green at the Town’s web site, and the Western Slopes web site. These and Steve Bower for their expertise in map making and artwork. Town residents have served as members of the Committee Pete Gosselin (Highway Foreman) for assistance as needed. during 2018: Jean Bressor and Callie Ewald (co-chairpersons), Ian Stokes, long time trails committee member and chair, has Jim Monahan, Tyler Merritt, Ian Stokes, Martha Marciel, Ed departed from committee service. We thank him for his effort all Wells, Mike Donohue, Willie Lee, Jason Osterman, Kevin these years, wish him the best, and hope to see him out on the O’Grady, Sasha Morey, and Kate Kreider. trails! As usual, this has been a busy and productive year and the We have enjoyed excellent collaborations with the following is a list of accomplishments: Richmond Mountain Trails, Richmond Land Trust, the Western - We planned, organized, and participated in several trail Slopes Business Association, Vermont Youth Conservation work days throughout the spring, summer, and fall months. Corps, the Cross Vermont Trails Association, Vermont Dept. of Noteworthy efforts were put into improvements and trail Forest, Parks and Recreation and Local Motion. maintenance on the Preston Preserve trails, extending the Let us know if you’d like to help – we’ll post notices on boardwalk and adding three new bridges, as well as Sip of Front Porch Forum to relay information about work parties and Sunshine trail, adding three new bridges and some minor trail other events. Contact the Committee with any questions or re-routing. suggestions via the email address located on the Richmond, VT - Performed trail maintenance and downed tree removal in website. the spring that was caused from the significant wind storms that occurred this year. Recreation committee - Assisted with the creation of a short trail on the bottom of There are plenty of things to do in Richmond for the new Andrews Community Forrest. recreational purposes. Events are held throughout the year - Participated in preliminary planning for the management of at Volunteers Green. The playground is used every day by the Andrews Community Forest. This included provided input youngsters and their families. The Green hosts youth soccer, in meetings and a preliminary trail map concept. baseball & t-ball. The local senior group exercises there and - We put forth recommendations to the Selectboard to create enjoy the river side trail. The Richmond Community Band additional parking areas in two areas that are currently empty holds their summer concerts at the band shell. The Farmer’s spaces owned by the town and in close proximity to existing Market brings crowds to the Green, May to October. On the trails. 4th of July the annual celebration and fireworks are held at - Reviewed the draft town plan and provided input on the Green. transportation and recreation aspects. many people bring their dogs to the park for exercise. - Added a new trail on the upper Preston loop to the Richmond Please remember that there is a leash law at the Green. Please Trails Map and Preston Preserve brochure and printed additional clean up after your pet. There are disposal bags provided maps. in several areas. The used bags should be placed in a trash - met with Vermont Forrest Legacy Program Manager to barrel provided. Please do not simply leave used bags on the discuss the trails that the committee stewards which includes Green or on the trail for others to pick up. the Preston trail network and the Sip of Sunshine trail. many folks make the area accessible and pleasant to - Assisted in organizing an MMU High School community meet at. Thank you go to the Town Highway Department service work party to re-route and construct a new bridge on the for maintaining the parking lots and mowing the Green, as Rivershore trail near the canoe access. well as disposing of the trash. Thank you to Rod West who - Re-routed the Rivershore trail in areas where the river bank creates and maintains the winter skating rink. Thank you erosion encroached too closely to the trail. to Karen Stockwell and Gabrielle Laforce for maintaining - Teamed up with the Richmond library again to install a the restrooms and concession stand. Thank you to Harland poetry trail walk along Volunteers Green. Stockwell for keeping a watchful eye on the park. - coordinated with the Cross VT Trail Association and the Reservations are required to use the band shell and Green Mountain Hounds to rehabilitate and extend one of the playing fields. There is a small fee for these reservations. To approaches on the bridge on Johnnie Brook Trail. reserve a date and time, please contact Kelley Lane, Assistant - Began to inventory the existing trail signs to be able to to the Town Manager at 434-2430. inform decisions on replacing and adding signs to assist with The most important thing that the Recreation Committee trail navigation and ease. - collaborated with the Richmond Library and RiseVT to needs are volunteers to be part of the committee. The secure discount trail passes for use at Catamount and Sleepy committee makes decisions regarding the Green and the Hollow. programs offered. If your family enjoys Volunteers Green, please consider becoming a part of the group. 52 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 cots – committee on temporary shelter COTS is the largest provider in Vermont of shelter and services for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Through our emergency shelter program and related services COTS responds to Many local residents and public officials participate in the immediate crisis needs of those Local Talk on Front Porch Forum Haveour you local joined Fourront local Porch Front Porch Forum Forum? ( F FPFPF helps). F neighborsPF is aconnect Vermont- and build experiencing homelessness, while community by hosting a statewide network of online local forums. More than half of also developing and implementing Vermontbased households online participate service with that hundreds helps more neighbors joining every month. connect People and use their innovative long-term strategies to FPFbuild to find communitylost animals, offer by assistance hosting to neighbors, local onlineorganize local conversations projects, share crime reports, draw crowds to events, highlight small businesses, seek contractor prevent and end homelessness. As recommendations,in every town and muchin the more. state. Started To10 yea readrs ago, more FPF is abouta free service missing and it's such, COTS is unique in the scope basedpets, in Vermont. wildlife Learn sightings, more at http://frontporchforum.com break-ins, road conditions, local and breadth of it continuum of events, recommendations, helping neighbors in need and services. We serve approximately As one of our FPF members posted to her neighbors: "Townmore, Meeting sign is upcoming. (free Attend of charge)selectboard at meetings. FrontPorch Be informFed.orum.com. Participate." 2,400 individuals annually, primarily low and extremely-low income households from birth to age 65+. WeH couldn'telping agree neighbors more, and we'reconnect here to andhelp! build community. We operate two family shelters, an overnight shelter for • more than 160,000 members participate, in a state Michael Wood-Lewis, co-founder single adults, a daytime drop-in center, five facilities offering FrontPorchForum.com of 260,000 total households. permanent and transitional housing and our homelessness 802 -540-•0069 more than 1.7 million postings have been shared prevention program COTS Housing Resource Center (HRC). Helping neighborsby FconnectPF members and build community. COTS HRC is dedicated to helping households in financial • 4.3 million e-newsletters are sent every month crisis avert homelessness or move quickly from emergency shelter to stable housing through short-term financial assistance and financial education. The bulk of the individuals we serve each year (approx. 1,000) are through COTS HRC. Last year COTS provided help and hope to seven families in Richmond through our homeless prevention services. We integrate a homelessness prevention philosophy across all of our services working to reduce their risk of homelessness .

RIVERVIEW CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Riverview Cemetery was organized in 1856. It is located were very important to the management of our cemeteries. on eight acres on Route 2, west of the village. The Highway Mrs. Mary Eileen Buxton passed away June 15, 2018. Eileen Department has done an excellent job of mowing and trimming spent many hours of dedication planning and caring for Rich- at the cemetery. There are many grave sites available in the mond Cemeteries. Mr. Scott Brown passed away in 2018. Scott newer part of the cemetery. To inquire about the Cemetery or was a long time Richmond resident that cared deeply about the to purchase a burial site, please contact Linda Parent, Town appearance of our cemeteries. It was very important to him that Clerk. We try to enforce the rules of the Cemetery when it stones be cleaned and repaired to be properly preserved. To this comes to decorating the cemetery plots. There is a printed book task, he donated many funds to be sure the stones looked their with all Cemetery information in it, which is available at the best. Town Clerks office. Planting of flowers is permitted, but shall Upon Eileen’s passing, her son Clint Buxton was appoint- be contained within the 14” in front of the base of the monu- ed by the Select Board to the Cemetery Commission. ment. Artificial flowers are prohibited and will be removed by a There is a lot of history and information to be found in our local cemetery designee. Trees and shrubs may not be planted in the cemeteries. There are several cemeteries in the Town of Rich- Cemetery. Please do not leave personal items of value, senti- mond. Holy Rosary Cemetery is located at the end of Tilden mental or monetary. We find some of these items missing. The Avenue. More information on burials there may be obtained at Cemetery is not responsible for missing items. Dogs are not the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church office. There are three allowed to roam the cemetery at any time. Signage has been cemeteries that no longer accept burials. They are St. Mary’s posted to stress that the Riverview Cemetery is closed from Cemetery located on Cochran Road, the Village Cemetery lo- dusk to dawn. There is no legitimate reason for anyone to be in cated on Bridge Street and the Hill Cemetery located on Cem- the cemetery after dark. etery Road. many of the older stones have been worn and damaged People doing genealogy research are welcome to stop by over time. It is important to remember that cemeteries should the Town Clerk’s Office. We will help you find where your not be used as playgrounds. Through the years many tomb- relatives are buried. If anyone has any questions regarding the stones have been damaged by children climbing on them. We cemeteries, please contact a Cemetery Commissioner. also ask that winter recreation not take place in the cemetery. Respectfully Submitted, Skiing, snowshoeing and especially snow machines are prohib- cemetery Commissioners: Curran “Spike” Robinson, ited. Linda M. Parent, George Gifford, Dennis Gile and This last year has marked the loss of two individuals that clint Buxton 53 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 CHITTENDEN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission continued to collaborate with Richmond staff, the Winooski Natural (CCRPC) is a political subdivision of the State created by the Resources Conservation District and the Friends of the Winooski municipalities of Chittenden County in 1966 for the development River to develop a stormwater master plan for the Town. Stone of policies, plans and programs that address regional issues and Environmental was hired as the primary consultant for this project. opportunities in Chittenden County. Its vision is to be a pre- The scope of work consists of a review of the existing conditions, eminent, integrated regional organization that plans for healthy, an assessment of problem areas and a comprehensive identification vibrant communities, economic development, and efficient of potential projects to address stormwater and its impacts. A transportation of people and goods while improving the region’s kick-off meeting was held in August 2017, a public meeting was livability. The CCRPC serves as the region’s federally designated organized in October, a second public meeting was held to review metropolitan planning organization (MPO) and is responsible the preliminary list of Town and school retrofit/project sites and to all citizens of the region to ensure the implementation of the conceptual design/cost estimates were prepared for a series of best regional and transportation plan for Chittenden County. The recommended sites. CCRPC also provides technical and planning assistance to its • femA Pre-Disaster Mitigation – CCRPC staff worked in early member municipalities and the Vermont Agency of Transportation 2018 with municipal staff to prepare a 2017 Progress Report on (VTrans). the implementation of the actions recommended in the Richmond The CCRPC is governed by a 29-member board consisting All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Typically, these were roadway and of one representative from each of the County’s 19 municipalities; stormwater projects to mitigate the impacts of future severe transportation representatives from VTrans, Green Mountain Transit rainstorms. (GMT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit • emergency Management – LEOP: CCRPC staff offered Administration (FTA), Burlington International Airport (BIA), and assistance in the Spring of 2018 with the annual local emergency a rail industry representative; and, at-large members representing operations plan (LEOP) to ensure that Richmond is prepared in the the interests of agriculture, environmental conservation, business, event of a disaster. and housing/socio-economic. The legislative body of each • municipal Plan Development Assistance – CCRPC staff Chittenden County municipality selects its own representative and reviewed drafts of each chapter of the Richmond Town Plan and alternate. The full CCRPC selects the at-large representatives. provided comments to Richmond staff, as well as in preparation for The CCRPC appreciates the continued opportunity to work two reviews by the CCRPC Planning Advisory Committee. . with its municipal members to plan appropriately for the region’s • municipal Energy Planning/Act 174 Assistance – CCRPC future to protect and improve the special quality of life that is shared staff worked with Richmond staff and the Richmond Planning throughout Chittenden County. In FY18, the CCRPC invested more Commission to draft sections of the Richmond Town Plan to meet than $5.7 million in regional land use, transportation, emergency the Department of the Public Service Energy Planning Standards management, energy, natural resources, public engagement, for Municipalities. training, and technical assistance. The program leverages more • Geographic Information Systems – CCRPC GIS staff than $5.3 million in Federal and State investment with $245,000 developed updated maps for the Richmond Town Plan. CCRPC in municipal dues and another $132,000 in local match for specific GIS staff uploaded zoning and overlay data to the Vermont Open projects—a 14:1 return on local investment. GeoData Portal. Richmond representatives to the CCRPC Board and other • TrafficC ounts – The CCRPC conducted one turning movement committees in FY18 were: count in support of Richmond’s transportation projects and studies • ccRPC representative – Bard Hill (http://vtrans.ms2soft.com/). • ccRPC alternate – Roger Brown • municipal Roads General Permit (MRGP) Compliance and • Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) – Water Quality Planning Assistance: CCRPC staff continued to Geoffrey Urbanik provide assistance to all member municipalities to address policy, • Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) – Jessica Draper data, and reporting issues to meet the MRGP requirements. • clean Water Advisory Committee (CWAC) – Geoffrey • VTrans Better Roads Program: CCRPC staff assisted the Town Urbanik in applying for a FY19 Category B grant Wes White Hill Road. • All-Hazards Mitigation Plan Update Committee – Jessica • Grants-in-Aid: Staff provided assistance with planning for Draper future grants-in-aid cycles. • Long Range Planning Energy Sub-Committee – Jeff • Technical Assistance – CCRPC staff provided a variety of Forward technical assistance to the Town, including: Specific activities the CCRPC is engaged in with Richmond, o organized meetings with municipal and VTrans staff to discuss as well as some of CCRPC’s regional activities, are discussed in issues related to the US 2/Bridge Street/Jericho Road signalized the following sections. intersection, bridge work over Interstate 89, concrete panels in FY2018, the CCRPC provided assistance to Richmond on the under Route 2, curb/sidewalk/stormwater work, and bike/ped following projects and initiatives: improvements along Route 2. • Richmond Stormwater Master Plan – The CCRPC

54 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 hale and hearty senior club UNIVERSITY OF VT The Hale and Hearty Senior Club of Richmond provides HEALTH NETWORK a chance for seniors in our community to meet and socialize and to share information in areas of mutual and community HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE interest and concern. The Club meets on the second Wednes- Formally known as Visiting Nurses Association day of each month from September through June in the Holy The University of Vermont Health Network Home Rosary Church Hall at 6 p.m. for a pot luck supper, business Health & Hospice provides medically necessary home meeting and program. The club is open for membership to and community-based care to individuals and families all Richmond residents who are 60 years old or older and the regardless of their ability to pay. The services of Home spouse of a member regardless of age. Health & Hospice span a lifetime – from critically ill The programs that are offered at our meetings vary in children to adults who need rehabilitation, long-term content from topics concerning healthy living, community concerns, to entertaining and fun filled evenings. Programs care, adult day services or end-of-life care. Each year we and presenters last year included Jimmy and Barbara Co- provide care to approximately 125 Richmond residents. chran –Cochran Ski Area and former Olympic skiers, Bob This care included Nursing, Physical Therapy, Speech Lajoie- World travel photographs, Tom Collins – Serenity Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Social Work / Gardens daylilies, Pam Durant – Training of her new service Services, totaling 2,747 visits to clients. Also provided dog, Karen Yaggy – Richmond historic photos, Angelike were 62 hours of Homemaker and Personal Care services. Contis – Mount MansfieldC ommunity Television and Susan Whitman – Richmond Community Kitchen. In June we had a barbeque and in December a holiday meal and Christmas carol sing along, both provided by the local Knights of Co- lumbus. each year the club sponsors at least one bus trip to an area of interest in Vermont or a nearby state. This year we made two trips. Our spring trip was called Made in Ver- mont. We visited Vermont Thinstone in Colchester, The The Vermont Family Network’s mission is to Milton Artists’ Guild, lunch at Bove’s new facility in Milton empower and support all Vermont families of children served to us by Mark Bove, Sam Mazza’s market bakery with special needs. Our Family Support program employs and greenhouse, and Shelburne Farms cheese making facil- experienced parents of children with special needs and ity. provides families with the information and training they Our fall trip was to the Barre Granite Museum and the need to help their child reach their greatest potential. In Vermont State House with lunch in the state house cafeteria. the last year we are proud to have served 37 Richmond We currently have a membership of 60. families through our work, and greatly appreciate the if you are 60 or older and live in Richmond come and support provide by the Town of Richmond. join us as our guest to see if you would like to become a Our vision is for all Vermont families to help their children regular member. Current officers are Michael Storrs President, Linda Par- reach their potential. ent Vice President, Velma Plouffe Secretary, and Mary Our vision is for all Vermont families to help their O’Neil, Treasurer. children reach their potential. Our mission is to empower and support all Vermont Submitted By families of children with special needs. Michael Storrs, President VermontFamilyNetwork.org

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The five The meal five sites OCCC meal ran sites OCCC this ran summer this summer were done were in done partnership in partnership with the with CESU school district, Jericho the CESU school district, Jericho Recreation Recreation Program, Program, and two and town two libraries. town Meals were served libraries. in Meals were served four in of four the five towns: of at Camel’s the five towns: at Camel’s Hump Hump Middle School, Middle Jericho School, Jericho Elementary Elementary School, School, Browns River Browns Middle School, and the River Middle School, and Jericho the Jericho and Huntington and libraries. Huntington libraries. The availability The availability of meals of enhances meals enhances the other the programs other programs and helps and them to attract children who need helps summer them to attract children who need summer enrichment enrichment as well as as food – a well win-‐win as food – a situation win-‐win situation for the for community the community and its children. and its children.

Goals for Goals the for food the program food also include using program food also include using as food an as educational an educational opportunity. opportunity. The program sets a high The program sets a high standard standard for nutritious for nutritious meals, with meals, lots with of lots fruits of and fruits vegetables. and vegetables. Two local Two farms provide fresh produce, and local farms provide fresh produce, and entrees entrees and baked and goods baked are goods made are from made scratch. from scratch. Children Children are given choices for their meals, with both are favorites given choices for their meals, with both favorites and new and items new included items to expand included the to expand range the of range foods they eat. of We foods they eat discovered . We discovered that the that students the students love fresh kale love fresh kale chips and chips beet and salads! beet salads! Our Community Cares Camp in 2018 For children For children at the at enrichment the enrichment day camp, day they camp, have opportunities to learn they have opportunities to how learn to how prepare to food as part prepare food as of part group of group Summer food program and enrichment camp in CESU activities. activities. Also, camp Also, staff camp ers eat staff with ers eat the with children, the and with children, the and with child/staff the child/staff ratios at ratios 1:5, at meals -‐ have a family style 1:5, meals -‐ have a family style Richmond, Huntington, Bolton, Jericho, Underhill feel with feel conversations with conversations between between campers and campers staff the norm. Campers and staff the norm. Campers are also are allowed also allowed as much as time to eat as much time to eat as Our Community Cares Camp necessary, in 2018 necessary, which relieves which some relieves of some the of stress the of stress rushed of lunches rushed lunches that they that may experience in school. they may experience in school.

Summer food program and enrichment camp in CESU Enrichment Enrichment Camp Camp In its tenth he year, t OCCC summer Richmond, food and Huntington, enrichment programs Bolton, for Jericho, lower Underhill income children made In a addition big In addition impact to the to nutritious food the provided nutritious food throughout provided throughout the district, the OCCC district, runs OCCC an runs enrichment day an camp enrichment day at camp Camel’s at Camel’s in our Richmond, communities Vermont again this AnnualHere summer. is Report a FY summary. 2017/2018 Hump Middle Hump Middle School for School the for same four weeks to the give kids same four weeks to give access kids to access experiences to experiences and opportunities and opportunities they would they would otherwise otherwise now have. This now year, have. This the year, camp gave 120 the K camp gave -‐8 kids 120 K access -‐8 kids to music access , art, to music , cooking , art, creative cooking, creative play, outdoor play, outdoor Our Communitygames, Ca sports, games, re sports, s swimming C a swimming and mp other and field trips. in Here other is 2018 field trips. Here what is the what campers the campers had t to say abou their had t to say abou experiences their experiences this this Summer In its tenth Food he year, t Program OCCC summer food and enrichment programs for lower income children made summer: a big summer: impact in our communities again this Here summer. is a summary. Summer food program and enrichment camp in CESU OCCC provided four weeks of meals (breakfast and lunch) in July/August at five different locations in the CESU Richmond, Huntington, Bolton, Jericho, Underhill district. Here are the nutrition numbers for summer 2018: in its tenth year, the OCCC summer food and enrichment Camper CamperCamper Survey Survey Survey Results Results Results Summer Food programs Program for lower income children made a big impact in our OCCC provided four weeks of meals (breakfast and lunch) in July/August at five different locations in the CESU Favorite Favorite activities activities communities again this summer. Here is a summary. New ExperiencesNew Experiences district. Here are the nutrition numbers for summer 2018: Games: Games: gaga ball, gaga alibi, ball, alibi, tether ball, dodge tether ball, dodge 7028 S mealsummer served Food (up Program 3.3% from 2017) OCCC provided four weeks of meals (breakfast and lunch) in Tried new Tried activity new 65% activity 65% ball, red ball, rover, red rover, and basketball and basketball

July/August at five different locations in the CESU district. Tried new Tried musical new musical instrument 31% instrument 31% Art: dream Art: dream catchers, catchers, cork boat cork making, spin boat making, spin art, puffy art, paint puffy paint Here are the nutrition numbersMeals for summer Served 2018: Tried new Tried art new activity 47% art activity 47% 7028 meals served (up 3.3% from 2017) Learned Learned new game new 58% game 58% Music: Music: ukuleles, ukuleles, drums, piano drums, piano 8000 7028 meals served (up 3.3% from 2017) Made new Made friend new friend 76% 76% Science: Science: boat building, boat building, rocket launching rocket launching Other: cooking, Other: cooking, puzzles, puzzles, LEGOs, fort LEGOs, building, fort building,

6000 rock climbingrock , field climbing, trips field trips Meals Served 4000 8000 The camp also works to “feed the whole child” by creating 2000 The camp also The works camp also to works “feed to the “feed whole the child” whole by child” creating by creating a rich a culture rich culture of acceptance, support, encouragement, of acceptance, support, encouragement, 6000 and empowerment.and a rich empowerment. All culture levels All of levels of staff acceptance, of feel staff a feel responsibility support, a responsibility for this culture. Training encouragement, for this culture. Training for interns for interns and and counselors and counselors 0 empowerment. All levels of staff feel a responsibility for 4000 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 this culture. Training for interns and counselors includes 2000 specific, concrete strategies for managing activities, for 0 mastering positive communication styles, and for problem 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 solving through role-playing and discussion with their 332 children under age 18 served 332 children under age 18 served peers and coaches during staff meeting time. The 2018 Intern Coach, Lauren Alexander, described it this way: Children Served by Town “Communication with the interns, counselors, and senior 332 children under age 18 served staff was integrated into every situation during each day at 150 camp.” 100 OCCC has worked very hard to create this caring, 50 Children Served by Town supportive community feel that extends through all the 150 0 levels of the organization. Lauren Alexander summed it up Bolton Richmond HunSngton Jericho Underhill 100 well at the end of her camp experience: “After working at a The five50 meal sites OCCC ran this summer were done in different summer camp for seven summers, I thought I knew partnership0 with the CESU school district, Jericho Recreation what summer camp was all about. Coming to OCCC, I was Bolton Richmond HunSngton Jericho Underhill blown away by the support that staff showed one another. Program, and two town libraries. Meals were served in four of the five towns: at Camel’s Hump Middle School, Jericho Counselors worked as a team and respected one another at all times, which was not typical in my past experience. Another Elementary School, Browns River Middle School, and the Jericho and Huntington libraries. The availability of meals significant difference was the approach in which counselors enhances the other programs and helps them to attract children treated the campers, always making sure to speak calmly and who need summer enrichment as well as food – a win-win remain positive. It was astonishing to see how that affected situation for the community and its children. the campers, because it really did work and created positive Goals for the food program also include using food as an behavior changes.” educational opportunity. The program sets a high standard for The positive culture of OCCC is reflected in the nutritious meals, with lots of fruits and vegetables. Two local significant number of campers who return each year, in the farms provide fresh produce, and entrees and baked goods are number of campers who become interns, and interns who made from scratch. Children are given choices for their meals, become counselors. Thirty of the OCCC campers were 12- with both favorites and new items included to expand the range 14 years old who can be left at home but opt to come to of foods they eat. We discovered that the students love fresh camp instead. Retention of staff is very high, with many kale chips and beet salads! counselors returning for multiple years: the average is for children at the enrichment day camp, they have 4-6 years for counselors who started as interns. The high opportunities to learn how to prepare food as part of group continuity of staff from year to year adds to the secure activities. Also, camp staffers eat with the children, and with feeling that campers experience daily at camp. the child/staff ratios at 1:5, meals have a family-style feel with Examples of individual student impacts this summer: conversations between campers and staff the norm. Campers • Provided work opportunities to differently-abled are also allowed as much time to eat as necessary, which relieves teens and adults some of the stress of rushed lunches that they may experience in • Provided a safe, accepting, and supportive work and school. camp environment for gender fluid or non-binary Enrichment Camp individuals In addition to the nutritious food provided throughout the • Provided an opportunity for a new non-English- district, OCCC runs an enrichment day camp at Camel’s Hump speaking student to be integrated into the school Middle School for the same four weeks to give kids access to community before she attends school in the fall experiences and opportunities they would otherwise now have. • Provided an opportunity for a new student with This year, the camp gave 120 K-8 kids access to music, art, autism to get acquainted with the school and cooking, creative play, outdoor games, sports, swimming and participate in some activities, making integration other field trips. H ere is what the campers had to say about their into the school system easier for everyone experiences this summer: • Provided a camp space for a migrant farm worker’s child 56 continued on next page Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 Summary of Employee Impacts RICHMONDRICHMOND LAND TRUST LAND TRUST OCCC has created benefits to all grade levels in the richmond land trust CESU community through its camps and staff development. All RLT achievedAll RLT RLT inachieved achieved2019 stems in 2019 in from 2019 stems the from the 2018 employees came from all five towns, and the job broad supportstemsbroad for support from conservation the for broad conservation that support people that people training they receive and leadership skills they develop are in Richmondin Richmond continue to continue provide, to whether provide, whether assets for their whole lives. for conservation that people in they like Richmondthey to hike, like hunt, tocontinue hike, ski, tohunt, fish, provide, ski, swim, fish, swim, Internship Program: Building Leaders skate, bike,whetherskate, canoe, bike, they kayak canoe, like toor kayakhike, simply hunt, or love simply love • The OCCC internship program for 14-16 year olds had letting natureski,letting fish, be nature nature.swim, beskate, For nature. bike, that canoe, weFor are that we are 24 volunteers this year who served as junior counselors. deeply grateful.kayakdeeply grateful. or simply love letting • This summer, 11 of the 24 interns were former campers, • In December• In December we received we received and three of those have attended OCCC since 2009. nature be nature. For The internship program has grown over the years to provide a donationa ofdonation 14.55 acresof 14.55 acres teens, aged 14-16, with their first work experience. They of landthat of alongside we land are deeply alongside our our volunteer at least two weeks and receive training, coaching, Gillettgrateful. PondGillett Preserve Pond Preserve and feedback to help them identify their strengths and build from • Deliafrom in D ecember Jackson, Delia we Jackson, skills. During camp, our intern coach meets with interns formerlyreceived formerlyof Huntington. a donation of Huntington. regularly, and observes and aids them as they discover their of 14.55 acres of ability to mentor younger campers. Being an intern is also Now we canNow help we protectcan help protect even morelandeven of the more alongside pond’s of the pond’s a critical step in our camper-to-counselor ladder, helping our Gillett Pond young people set goals and develop leadership skills. One shoreline andshoreline watershed. and watershed. of OCCC’s larger goals for interns is to help them establish Preserve from Delia the parameters of what it means to be a good employee as Delia’sJackson, generousDelia’s generousformerly gift also of giftadds Huntington. also impetus adds Now to impetus ourwe can campaign to help our campaign they move ahead into the work force of the future. with Friendsprotectwith evenof Friends Gillett more ofPond theGillett pond’sto save Pond shoreline the to pondsave and itself.the watershed. pond Should itself. Should Paid Staff the pond’sDelia’sthe badly generous pond’s deteriorated badlygift also deteriorated adds dam impetus fail before dam to our fail we campaign before can raise we can raise • Paid counselors are ages 16 and older, and most are the necessarywiththe Friends necessaryfunds ofand Gillett fundsreplace Pondand it, replace Richmond to save it, the Richmond and pond our itself. whole and our whole students or graduates of Mount Mansfield Union High regionShould willregion lose the a willpond’s vital lose rec badly reationala vital deteriorated rec andreational ecological dam andfail ecologicalbefore resource. we resource. School. can raise the necessary funds and replace it, Richmond • Of 16 counselors this summer, 5 had previously been• In October,• In RLT October, acquired RLT one acquired of Richmond’s one of Richmond’s best-known best -known campers. landmarksand landmarks our– the whole Upper region– the Huntington Upper will lose Huntington aRiver vital recreationalGorge River. Through Gorge and . Through • All counselors had been interns for 1 or 2 years before a partnershipecologicala partnership with resource. the Vermont with the RiversVermont Conservancy Rivers Conservancy (VRC), (VRC), becoming counselors. this beautiful• this in October, placebeautiful will RLT place remain acquired will open remain one to of the Richmond’sopen public to the and best- public also and also • 15% of the 2018 graduating class of Mount Mansfield becomeknown saferbecome landmarks and safer more – and accessible.the moreUpper accessible. HuntingtonVRC will VRC help River will by help by Union High School had been involved in OCCC at some providingGorge providingon.- siteThrough stewardship on a- sitepartnership stewardship and oversight. with andthe Vermont oversight. Rivers point in their school years. Conservancy (VRC), this beautiful place will remain open Community Partnerships • It’s nowto• theeasierIt’s public now than andeasier ever also thanto become enjoy ever saferthe to enjoyunbeatable and more the unbeatableaccessible. sledding atsledding at OCCC would not be successful without the numerous RLT’s WillisRLT’s Hill Willis Preserve Hill Preservedue to the due completion to the completion of a of a partnerships throughout the community. These partnerships VRC will help by providing on-site stewardship and allow OCCC to reach more children with summer food and parkingoversight. lotparking for the lot hill, for off the Rt. hill, 2 off just Rt. west 2 ju ofst the west village. of the village. help them find activities to keep their minds active and their We’ve• alsoWe’ve it’s cleared now also easier a clearedsecond than areaa ever second where to enjoy area small thewhere children unbeatable small canchildren can bodies healthy. Partnerships include: sled. Meanwhile,sleddingsled. atMeanwhile, RLT’sthe new W illis lot the gives newHill lotPreserveRichmond gives dueRichmond Elementary to the Elementary • ceSU: donates space and bus transportation. In turn, and Camelscompletionand Hump Camels of Middle a Hump parking Schools Middle lot for an Schools the emergency hill, an off emergency Rt.evacuation 2 just evacuation OCCC provides 2 meals a day to summer school students. route shouldwestroute of their the should regular village. their driveway We’ve regular also becomedriveway cleared blocked. abecome second blocked. area • Jericho Recreation Program: OCCC provides food to where small children can sled. Meanwhile, the new lot eligible students who receive grants from individuals or theFor all RLTFor accomplished all RLT accomplished in 2018, wein 2018, thank we everyone thank everyone who who school district. Meals are offered to others at a small cost,donated gives time,donated Richmond money time, andE moneylementary energy and and to energy C ouramels efforts, toH ump our includingM efforts,iddle including providing a service to parents. helping Schools ushelping raise an us funds emergency raise for funds upkeep evacuation for and upkeep route insurance shouldand insurance on their our on our • huntington and Jericho Town Libraries: OCCC providespreserves regular preservesby selling driveway bylemonade selling become lemonadeand blocked. raffle andtickets raffle after tickets the Fourth after the Fourth “pizza Fridays” to help draw in children to the summerof July parade. of July for We parade. all al so RLT thank We accomplished al theso thankinexhaustible the in inexhaustible 2018, members we thank ofmembers the of the programming at the libraries. everyone who donated time, money and energy to our • Town of Richmond: provides storage for camp suppliesRichmond Richmond Trails Committee Trails Committee for keeping for the keeping trails the in trailsour in our preservesefforts, preservesopen and including maintainedopen andhelping maintained throughout us raise throughoutfunds the year.for upkeep the year. and and office space year round insurance on our preserves by selling lemonade and • children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF): provides a dayRespectfully submitted, of storytelling and two new books for each camper. raffleRespectfully tickets submitted, after the Fourth of July parade. We also • Radiate Art Space: provides a destination for campers toFritz Martin,thankFritz Chair theMartin, inexhaustible Chair members of the Richmond Trails experience different art and craft forms. Committee for keeping the trails in our preserves open • hinesburg Nursery School: provides a field tripExplore andanExplore RLT maintained preserve an RLT throughout today.preserve the You’ll year.today. find You’ll the list find at the list at destination for our smallest campers to play in their indoor richmondlandtrust.org richmondlandtrust.orgRespectfully .submitted, If you’d. F Ifritz like you’d Martin to help like, C hair us to continue help us continue and outdoor play areas. conservingExploreconserving Richmond’s an R LT Richmond’s preserve most important today. most You’ll important resources find the resources andlist and • Alison’s Aquatic School: provides free access to theirlandscapes, atlandscapes, richmondlandtrust.org.please drop please me adrop note me Iatf [email protected] you’da note likeat [email protected] to help us. . swimming pool for campers. continue conserving Richmond’s most important resources and landscapes, please drop me a note at [email protected].

57 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 RICHMOND CONSERVATION COMMISSION (RCC) 2018 was another busy year for the Richmond Conserva- iel and the Master Naturalist Program come to Richmond. We tion Commission (RCC). A multi-year effort to write a new contributed $4,000 to their work, and we will in turn receive 20 town plan was completed through the determined leadership of hours of conservation work per participant. Some $10,000 of Planning Commission (PC) Chair Mark Fausel, the PC mem- the CRF was spent on helping the Richmond Land Trust (RLT), bers, and our excellent and undaunted town planner Jessica River Conservancy and Vermont Housing and Conservation Draper. A large number of town residents participated in this Board purchase the parcel of land that contains the Huntington process. Several former and current RCC members were in- Gorge. RLT hopes to have a caretaker there, part-time in the volved, and particular thanks are due to Bob Low and Brad El- summers. A portion of the fund was spent to expand the scope liot. After many months of work, the Town Plan was approved of work for the consultants SE Group and local Arrowwood, to by the voters at the November 6, 2018 General Election. provide the town with a management plan for the town forest, Another multi-year project was the acquisition and open- in addition to the recreation plan that we had a grant to develop. ing of the new town forest. Much gratitude is due to former And a small amount was spent to complete work on the bridge Town Forest Steering Committee (TFSC) chairs Guy Roberts on the Cross Vermont Trail that goes from Johnnie Brook Road. and Hannah Philips, and the rest of the hard working members Many thanks to Chuck Farr for his ongoing cooperation with of the TFSC, which included RCC members Guy Roberts and that trail. Elizabeth Wright. The new Town Forest Management Com- Jack Linn represented the RCC at the Chittenden County mittee will be comprised of 2 Trails committee nominees, two Conservation Commissions Regional meeting, in November; RCC nominees, and 3-5 at-large members who will be nomi- Kristen Nelson has been our representative on the Willis Hill nated by the outgoing TFSC. The Selectboard will make the Stewardship Committee, and what a nice job they did with the final decision on appointments to this committee. parking and trails to the sledding hill! Rick Barrett continues Green Up was a roaring success this year, and it’s coming to be our webmeister. The Selectboard re-appointed Bob Low up soon, so start honing your trash spotting skills. Many thanks and myself to the RCC, and added two members, Jack Linn and to Pete Gosselin and the town road crew, who volunteer their Jimmy Cochran. Mary Houle gifted us with black walnut seeds, time to pick up the Green Up bags on Saturday. and improves meeting morale with her generous food offerings. The hard-earned dollars of Richmond residents that go in upcoming conservation events, Sue Morse is scheduled towards the Conservation Reserve Fund (CRF) were spent for to speak in Bolton on March 21, 2019. Green Up is on Saturday diverse ends this year. We were delighted to have Alicia Dan- May 4th this year. Judy Rosovsky, Chair

cswd FISCAL YEAR 2018 REPORT

The FY18 General Fund expenditures were $10.9 million and the revenues ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE were $11.6 million, representing a $344,000 increase in expenditures (3%) and an essentially level $9,000 decrease in revenues compared with FY17. Revenue was flat due to a significant drop in the price we received for recycled paper. This was offset by a significant in- FISCAL YEAR 2018 REPORT FISCAL YEARcrease in2018 the tip fee forREPORT large loads of recyclables at the MRF and Solid Waste Management Fee revenue from increased trash tonnage. Increases in expenditures were largely due to higher fees for sludge and trash disposal and normal increases in salaries, wages, and benefits.

FACILITIES & OPERATIONS DROP-OFF CENTERS (DOCS): Owned & operated by CSWD. Convenient, one- board of board of stop facilities for household quantities of blue-bin and special recycling, food Who we are Who we are scraps, trash, and more. Blue-bin recycling collected at Drop-Off Centers dropped 2.8% to 2,964 tons, and household trash increased 5.5% to 6,060 tons over FY17. We are a municipality created in 1987 to oversee and comWemissioners are a municipality created in 1987 to oversee and commissioners ENVIRONMENTAL DEPOT: Owned & operated by CSWD. Safe drop-off for almost all types of household hazardous manage solid waste in Chittenden County. As of 7/1/18 As of 7/1/18 manage solid waste in Chittenden County. waste.1,086 households and 700 businesses brought in 811,673 lbs. of hazardous waste for processing in FY18, a 19% increase over FY17. This included 9,138 gallons of latex paint re-blended and sold in Vermont as Local Color. We are governed by a Board of Commissioners. Each We are governed by a Board of Commissioners. Each BOLTON MILTON BOLTON MILTON of the communities in Chittenden County appoints a of the communities in Chittenden County appointsGREEN a MOUNTAIN COMPOST: Owned & operated by CSWD. We turn community food scraps, leaves, and yard debris Rep: Duncan Galbraith Rep: Donna Barlow Casey into high qualityRep: compost Duncan products Galbraith to improveRep: soil Donna in lawns Barlow and gardens.Casey We composted 14,864 tons of material in FY18, representative to the Board. representative to the Board. Alt: Erik Wells including 5,876 tons of food scraps, an increase of 14% over FY17. BURLINGTON BURLINGTON Alt: Erik Wells Our mission is to reduce and manage the solid Rep:Our Rob mission Green is to reduceRICHMOND and manage the solid MATERIALSRep: RECOVERY Rob Green FACILITY (MRF):RICHMOND Owned by CSWD; operated by Casella. The MRF sorts and prepares large waste generated within Chittenden County in an waste generated within Chittenden County in an loads of blue-bin recyclables -- paper, cardboard, and clean containers -- for sale to processors. The MRF received 47,445 Alt: Jennifer Green Rep: Adam Sherman tons of materialAlt: in Jennifer FY18, a 0.3% Green increase fromRep: FY17. Adam Roughly Sherman 7% was contaminated or improperly recycled material sent to environmentally sound, efficient, effective and environmentally sound, efficient, effective and CHARLOTTE ST. GEORGE the landfill. TheCHARLOTTE weighted average sale price ST. was GEORGE $86.54 per ton in FY18, a 19% decrease over the FY17 average. economical manner. economical manner. Rep: Abby Foulkhow we manageRep: wasteNina Friscia Rep: Abby Foulkhow we manageRep: wasteNina Friscia how we reduce waste Alt: Rachel Stein Alt: Maggie Kerrin Alt: Rachel Stein Alt: MaggieSCHOOL Kerrin AND YOUTH OUTREACH programs reached more than how we reduce waste OUTREACH & COMMUNICATIONS 5,300 students and staff via 107 presentations, three waste audits, and 43 How we’re funded COLCHESTERHow we’re fundedSHELBURNE COLCHESTER SHELBURNEfacility tours. Staff had direct contact at 36 of the District’s 75 public and private K-12 schools. Rep: Dirk Reith Rep: Timothy Loucks Rep: Dirk Reith Rep: Timothy Loucks Our revenue comes from three primary sources: Alt: JeffreyOur revenue Bartley comes fromAlt: Joethree Colangelo primary sources: BUSINESS OUTREACHAlt: Jeffrey directedBartley three wasteAlt: Joeaudits, Colangelo conducted 13 workplace presentations, and led four facility tours for local businesses and institutions. Staff provided direct assistance to more than 260 other businesses and distributed Tip fees on incoming material at our facilities; ESSEXTip fees on incomingSOUTH material BURLINGTON at our facilities; over 350 desksideESSEX recycling bins and 80 foodSOUTH scrap buckets BURLINGTON to business and non-profit workplaces at no charge. Rep: Alan Nye Rep: Paul Stabler Rep: Alan Nye Rep: Paul Stabler The Solid Waste Management Fee (SWMF), a per- The Solid Waste Management Fee (SWMF), a per-COMMUNITY OUTREACH included 27 backyard composting workshops, 19 tours of CSWD facilities and six presenta- Alt: Max Levy ton fee on material sent to the landfill; ton fee on material sentUNDERHILL to the landfill; tions to a totalAlt: of 480Max people. Levy UNDERHILL ESSEX JUNCTION Rep: Dan Steinbauer EVENT OUTREACHESSEX programs JUNCTION trained 50Rep: Waste Dan Warriors Steinbauer who volunteered 382 hours educating guests at 32 events and Material sales from items that we collect, sort or Material sales from items that we collect, sort or Rep: Alan Nye Alt: Paul Ruess provided on-siteRep: training Alan Nye to 50 additional eventAlt: Paul volunteers. Ruess Forty-three events borrowed 184 recycling and compost col- produce for sale at our facilities. produce for sale at our facilities. lection containers and used them to keep 1.4 tons of recyclables and 6.9 tons of compostables out of the landfill. Alt: George Tyler WESTFORD Alt: George Tyler WESTFORD We are not funded by state or local tax dollars. We are not funded by state or local tax dollars. HINESBURG Rep: Michelle DaVia HINESBURGCOMPLIANCE: Rep: In FY Michelle 18, we licensed DaVia 59 haulers (390 vehicles), 13 processing facilities, and 3 Rep: Lynn Gardner OTHER PROGRAMSRep: Lynn Gardnertransfer stations. We completed 40 load check events (400 individual vehicle checks at three Other 2% WILLISTONOther 2% WILLISTON Alt: Doug Taff Rep: Craig Abrahams Alt: Doug Tafffacilities) and assessed Banned Materials Fees on 60 loads. We conducted 32 construction site visits to provideRep: Craig education Abraha on msmanaging demolition waste. HUNTINGTON Alt: Caylin McCamp HUNTINGTON Alt: Caylin McCamp Material Sales 27% Material Sales 27% BIOSOLIDS: CSWD brokered 15,360 wet tons of sewage sludge for our member communities in FY18, which is 6.5% more Rep: Roman Livak Tip fees 42% WINOOSKITip fees 42% material than Rep:FY17. Roman CSWD staff Livak is continuallyWINOOSKI investigating options for local treatment of sewage sludge from District members with a focus on removing phosphorus from member wastewater treatment plants. CSWD is in the fifth year of a $11.6m JERICHO Rep: Ted Regula JERICHO Rep: Ted Regula $11.6m 5-year contract with Casella Organics for sewage sludge disposal through FY18. (FY18) Rep: Leslie Nulty Alt:(FY18) Bryn Oakleaf Rep: Leslie Nulty Alt: Bryn Oakleaf RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: Our research and development efforts targeted recycling markets for hard-to-recycle Alt: Bert Lindholm Alt: Bert Lindholm products and packaging, MSW disposal trends, and consolidated collection of food scraps, recyclables, and trash. MEMBER GRANTS: CSWD provided $13,720 in grant funding to member towns via the Community Cleanup Fund in SWMF 29% SWMF 29% FY18, and $10,466 in waived Green Up Day disposal fees and financial support to Green Up Vermont on behalf of our State/local tax 0% State/local tax 0%member towns.

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Laura Miraldi Acting Medical Center Director 59 Laura Miraldi Acting Medical Center Director Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 Community Senior Center of Bolton, Richmond and Huntington: 2018-19 On average, we coordinate 20 different activities weekly. They vary seasonally from a list of nearly 40 activities for over 400 seniors, and it’s growing with new requests. We also offer “Enrichment” programs, from speakers on local history and wildlife to entertainment events and area business tours. A major event was the “Hidden Gems” benefit auction of former residentH .V. Walsh’s artworks. In 2018, approximately 1,000 attendees took advantage of 37 CSC enrichment programs open to all residents for free or a voluntary donation. New activities for diverse interests. Activities added in 2018 include Art Exercise and a monthly travelogue with slide presentations on interesting destinations. Coffee Time provides weekly social conversation. Alpine skiing, fishing, kayaking, an opera discussion group, table games, quilting, and Feldenkrais exercise therapy round out the list. Pickleball’s popularity now has weekly games in all three towns, and Bone Builders draws 20+ participants in MORE ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPANTS, AND A both Huntington and Richmond. NEW LONG-TERM PLAN. Communication tools reach more people. how can we best serve our communities in years to The CSC’s new weekly email newsletter includes come? What’s our ultimate vision? What must we do to photos and an updated activities calendar. Our new website, achieve it? How do we sustain what we do to benefit seniors developed with the support of SwifTrek owner and CSC long-term? member Cara Nelson, overviews our organization and in early 2018, CSC board members worked through programs. Visit www.cscvt.org to join the email newsletter a two-day planning process with an outside facilitator to and learn more about your CSC. answer these questions and set the vision and mission of the Extraordinary volunteer and leadership work. organization. Over 70 individuals volunteer to lead activities, host Vision, mission focus on activities and enrichment. programs and provide professional guidance free or at Our vision: “Boundless opportunities for all seniors to significantly reduced fees. These community builders truly live life to the fullest.” respect and value the opportunity to give to others. Our board of directors also welcomed two new members Our revised Mission Statement sums up how we will –Rich Roberge and Earl Wester – who add their skills to achieve that: “The Community Senior Center provides those of the other volunteer board members. opportunities for seniors to connect with others, learn Operating budget built on private donations of skills new things, pursue creative interests, be healthy and and dollars. contribute to their community.” Nearly half our $62,000 operating budget comes from As we’ve grown in activities and participants, it’s individuals’ donations and proceeds from events. The become clearer how to best serve our three communities. balance is built on the value of voluntary donations-in- Today, our focus is on expanding our activities and programs kind of professional services and expertise. Spending is to serve more seniors, unlimited by a fixed space or our focused on equipment and supplies, facility rentals, and imagination. communications about activities and events. Our goal is to Our “space” is everywhere. offer programs free or at minimal cost, so all seniors can We work with private venues to secure recreational participate. opportunities at reduced rates, such as bowling at Spare 2019 challenges: Administrative hub; transportation. Time in Colchester, skiing at Bolton Valley, and golf lessons Growth in activities and participants tells us that at West Bolton Golf Club. meeting seniors’ needs in three towns from a single facility Our communities also generously afford spaces for is impractical. Thus, we’ll continue to work with our our diverse programs, either free or for an affordable fee. communities for the diverse facilities we need. But our In Huntington, these include the Town Hall, Public Library, growth also brings the need for administrative space. We will outdoor basketball court and Community Church Annex. be looking for donated or rented “office” for administration You’ll also find our seniors in activities at Bolton’s Smilie and equipment storage and perhaps as a drop-in hub and School, and Richmond’s Browns Court fields, Volunteers’ information resource from where we can continue to grow Green, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, Congregational our outreach programs. Church, Radiate Art Space, and The Free Library and Town Center. In 2019, we will also explore transportation options with our The area’s waterways and hiking and biking trails also communities and public services to give more seniors access provide great venues for many outdoor activities. to our social and enrichment programs. 20 different activities weekly with over 400 participants. 60 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 TOWN ENERGY COORDINATOR AND ENERGY COMMITTEE first, here is a bit of Town energy history. A recent The Richmond Climate Action Committee (RCAC) title search turned up a 999-year lease on a 100-acre is a citizen committee dedicated to reducing the Town’s parcel near Fay’s Corner that was given by the Town of contribution to global warming and climate change Richmond in 1820 to C.H. Cook. It would appear that this through local action. RCAC was formed in 2006 and was lease was given for the purpose of supplying firewood for one of the first Town Energy Committees in the state. the former school at Fays Corner. Now there is a piece of long range energy planning! more recently, one of the projects undertaken by the Planning Commission in 2018 was the updating of the Energy Section of the new Town Plan. Since the adoption of Act 174 (the “Energy Development Improvement Act”) in 2016 by the Vermont State Legislature, municipalities and regions have been encouraged to plan more comprehensively for renewable energy usage and generation. Act 174 allows for towns to have more say in the siting of renewable energy facilities, such as solar arrays and wind towers, if they have adopted an “Enhanced Energy Plan” certified as such by the Regional Planning Commission. Richmond voters overwhelmingly approved the new Town Plan on election day in November. in order to meet the state’s goal of 90% of our energy usage coming from renewable sources by 2050, we will This past year the RCAC: need to dramatically increase the amount of electricity • members actively participated in the discussions we use that is generated from solar and wind; increase about the Energy Section in the Town Plan process the use of efficient wood burning and the use of electric • Sponsored a Green Homes tour of homes in Richmond heat-pumps for home heating; insulate and tighten up that have installed various renewable energy and energy buildings; switch to electric vehicles and find more efficiency technologies. efficient ways to travel than one person driving one car.I t • Wrote a grant proposal for an EV charging station is very important that we not build wasteful new buildings that will be installed in the Town Center parking lot this and the Town Plan calls on the Planning Commission to summer if the grant is awarded. consider adopting Vermont’s enhanced, or “stretch”, To learn more about the past work of RCAC go to building energy code as part of the Richmond zoning their website here: http://www.richmondclimateaction. ordinance update. These goals were written into our net. plan to conform to state law and to provide a roadmap for Please feel free to call or write if you have any Richmond to decrease fossil fuel usage and greenhouse questions or would like more information. gas emissions. This initiative will continue into 2019, as Respectfully Submitted, the zoning ordinance is updated to align with the new Jeff Forward, Town Energy Coordinator Plan. 434-2344, [email protected]

Lund helps children thrive by prevention and sexual health classes. empowering families to break cycles of Lund’s family support services include poverty, addiction and abuse. Lund offers parenting education, Reach Up case hope and opportunity to families through management, workforce development, education, treatment, family support and transitional housing and support for the adoption. – Lund mission. children of incarcerated mothers. Lund Lund’s integrated programs reach over 5,300 works closely with the Vermont Department for Children Vermonters every year. Lund’s residential program is and Families to find forever families for children in foster the only facility in Vermont where women can live with care through adoption and also coordinates private infant their children while engaging in treatment for mental adoption. The adoption program offers lifelong support health or substance use disorders. Lund also offers for adoptive families, options counseling for pregnant outpatient treatment as part of the state’s hub and spoke individuals and search and reunion services. system, and in homes substance use disorder screening for 129 years Lund has been working with and assessment. Lund’s education programs include 5 commitment and compassion to address the community’s STAR early childhood education, high school completion most pressing challenges and build strong, healthy for pregnant and parenting students, and teen pregnancy families. 61 Richmond, Vermont Annual Report FY 2017/2018 HOWARD CENTER ~ MOUNT MANSFIELD VERMONT’S SYSTEM OF CARE COMMUNITY TELEVISION, INC.

howard Center is part of Vermont’s System of Care and mmcTV is the public access center for Jericho, has been designated by the state with the responsibility of Richmond, Underhill and a small part of Essex. We air helping thousands of Vermonters each year with services select local, Vermont and US/international content on including lifesaving professional crisis and counseling Comcast Channel 15 (Public/Educational) and our new for children and adults, supportive services to individuals Channel 17 (Government). Visit MtMansfieldCtv.org to with autism and intellectual disabilities, counseling and find links to our videos online. medical services for those struggling with substance use, With a mission to provide a platform for free speech and intensive interventions for adults with serious and and to build community through video, we film and archive persistent mental health challenges. Taken together, our local meetings and offer gear and training for you to make fifty-plus programs provide a broad continuum of services your own shows. Our small, dedicated staff works closely to meet the many diverse needs of our community. with vibrant community producers and enthusiastic Our mission is to improve the well-being of children, volunteers. We offer media education opportunities for all adults, families, and communities. We are based in ages, such as middle school TV camps Burlington, Vermont’s largest city, and serve Chittenden dating back to 1997, our 501(c)3 nonprofit provides County, the most populous in the state. Because mental over 300 hours a year of original, hyperlocal programming. health issues, addiction, and developmental disabilities Your feedback, volunteer time and donations are always reach into all parts of the community, our client base welcome! is generally representative of the wider population. Contact: Angelike Contis, Executive Director Nevertheless, many face economic challenges, often 35 West Main Street, Richmond, VT 05477 due to their conditions. Among those for whom we have PO Box 688 Richmond, VT 05477 income data, 60 percent have household incomes below Tel. (802) 434-2550, e-mail [email protected] $15,000 and 80 percent have household incomes below $25,000. clients and their family members are an integral part of decision-making at Howard Center at both granular and global levels. With our clients, we practice person- centered care, a model that solicits and follows the wishes of the client in making decisions about goals and treatments. Clients are also part of the organization’s leadership where half of the members of our board of trustees are current or former clients or their family members. howard Center’s roots stretch back to the 1865 founding of the Home for Destitute Children following the Civil War. Since then, we have grown and adapted to meet new community needs. Today, we are 1,500 nurses, counselors, social workers, psychologists, therapists and others who provide services at more than 60 locations. Last year we helped 16,000 people - about one in every ten in Chittenden County. Last year, Howard Center served about 238 residents of Richmond. Of these, 52 received services through our children and family services programs, 40 through adult mental health and substance abuse services, 15 through developmental services, and 28 through crisis services (these figures add to more than 119 because some clients receive more than one type of service). Additionally, about 119 Richmond residents were served through low barrier programs that do not require enrollment.

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January 15, 2019

Mount Mansfield Modified Union School District Annual Report

The Mount Mansfield Modified Union School District (MMMUSD) Annual Report will be available February 12, 2019. The report will include a proposed 2019-‐20 school district budget, tax rate information, Chittenden East Supervisory Union expenses and a review of operations, activities and assessment results for Mount Mansfield Modified Union’s eight schools: • Smilie Memorial School (PK-‐4) • Jericho Elementary School (K-‐4) • Richmond Elementary School (PK-‐4) • Underhill ID Elementary School (PK-‐4) • Underhill Central School (K-‐4) • Browns River Middle School (Grades 5-‐8) • Camels Hump Middle School (Grades 5-‐8) • Mt. Mansfield union High School (Grades 9-‐12)

The Annual Report can be found at your local town office, public school, Chittenden East Central Office or online at www.cesuvt.org. Upon request, a printed copy will be mailed to you by calling 434-‐2128.

If you have questions, please contact the Central Office at 434-‐2128 or by email at [email protected].

FY18 Chittenden East Supervisory Union District Audits can be viewed by going to: http://go.cesuvt.org/auditsfy18

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Benjamin White, Principal

Richmond Elementary School is an inviting, nurturing partnership between students, parents, teachers and community that supports respect and lifelong learning. Through this, all students are empowered to become successful communicators and problem solvers. Our mission is to inspire children to lead balanced lives while making positive contributions to their community. Part 2 continues its relationship with RES and its scholars with their enriching programming. This year we continue our focus in reading and writing workshops as well as our work in mathematics and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). We have taken on two building initiatives: Equity Literacy and Yoga and Mindfulness. These initiatives were identified through partnerships with our local community, as well by our educators, in collaboration with trending and state educational programming needs for preparing our students for the 21st century global market. Our delayed starts have been a wonderful teachers opportunity for to collaborate and connect across -‐ grade levels. We have been spending a majority of our time during these delayed starts collaborating around Equity Literacy and Yoga Mindfulness. Specifically, we have been focusing on our and classroom libraries connecting our Equity Literacy work with our readers and writers workshop models. In response to our trainings last year around trauma-‐informed practices, we hired a School Services Clinician to help us bridge the gap between school and home, as well as to provide additional care and support to not only our students in need, but to our families within the community. All of our professional learning has allowed Richmond Elementary School to focus more on the “whole child” and provide a learning environment that focuses on fostering a passion for lifelong learning. At the same time, we continue to hold high academic expectations for all learners as we continually strive for each student to achieve their full potential. We are now in our eighth year of PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) implementation. We seek to continue our work in creating strong social and emotional supports for all scholars, making our learning environment safe and successful. Richmond Elementary School has been able to connect more deeply and at an earlier age through our consistently ool strong presch programs for three and four-‐ year-‐old scholars. Over the past few years, we have worked hard to continue the involvement of preschool within the rest of our school’s programs, which has allowed for our youngest learners to access more opportunities within the school day. Some of these opportunities include art, library, music and physical education. We are planning to continue r our fou -‐year-‐old full-‐day preschool classroom into the 2019-‐2020 school year, which will help us to continue fostering a smooth transition from preschool to kindergarten, while allowing for great opportunities for student success and prevention of specialized services. Looking to the future, we are excited to continue to invest in our scholars and their learning. We are excited for what the future holds for us at Richmond Elementary School.

Grades: PreK-4 Total Faculty: 25 K-4 Classroom Teacher FTE: 13 # ESP Staff: 26 # Students PreK-4: 279 # PreK Partnerships: 30 K-4 Classroom Teacher Ratio: 16.3 Student Assessment Results Link: http://go.cesuvt.org/RES17-‐18assessments

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Mark Carbone, Principal

Wilhelmina Picard, Assistant Principal

During 2017-‐2018, Camels Hump Middle School (CHMS) science teachers continued developing inquiry based learning experiences and partnering with a wide range of community groups. We also redesigned our reporting system to include the scientific concepts of inquiry, modeling and communication. Social Studies instructors were engaged in developing inquiry based Social Studies units following the C3 framework and continue to be actively immersed in this work. CHMS literacy teachers are building upon and refining the instructional pedagogy associated with Writer’s and Reader’s Workshop focusing on student’s reasoning. CHMS math teachers completed aligning the middle grade math expectations to meet with the new high school math scope and sequence and identifying non-‐negotiable conceptual understandings at every grade level. Eight staff members attended the Sustainability Academy during the summer of 2018 and we are working school-‐wide to infuse these objectives into our daily instruction. Also, as a school community CHMS administration and staff are working with Seed the Way on implicit bias and developing instructional plans for students.

We are pursuing work in addressing the achievement gap for students identified as socially/economically disadvantaged and students with disabilities. Using the delayed opening mornings for professional development, we are focused on improving student outcomes through instructional practice, formative assessment and flexible grouping and enhancing our co-‐teaching model. Our mathematics and literacy teachers our working closely with special educators and our curricular coaches in identifying student conceptual misunderstandings and providing specific remediation strategies. CHMS refining is and implementing a number of community partnerships as part of our science and social studies curriculums; Vermont Amphibians/Reptile Atlas, Vernal Pool Association, Trout in the Classroom, Monitor Barn, Willis Land Trust, and the Richmond Conservation Commission.

Student interest and participation is growing across all of our co-‐curricular activities and we are adding new offerings and our after-‐school program options continue to be popular with students. Our interscholastic sports’ program is also growing with students participating on eight sports teams. We have added a second boys’ basketball team. Over sixty percent of our student population participates in our instrumental music program (chorus and/or band).

Grades: 5-8 Total Faculty: 33 Total Classroom FTE: 16.0 # ESP Staff: 21 # Students: 327 Student/Classroom Teacher Ratio: 20.4 Student Assessment Results Link: http://go.cesuvt.org/CHMS17-‐18assessments

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Mt. Mansfield Union High School

This past year at Mt. Mansfield Union High School has been one of implementation and reflection. The Class of 2019 will be the first class to graduate with a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) and the Class of 2020 will be the first to graduate with Proficiency Michael Weston, Krystina Fernandez, Based Graduation Requirements (PBGR). We have been Principal Assistant Principal putting to use the structures, systems, lesson plans, and assessment strategies that we have developed to implement PLPs & PBGRs. We also have been reflecting on if the work we did led us to student outcomes that we had hoped for and how to improve upon these outcomes regardless if the outcomes were desired or not. This reflective work has allowed the faculty to step back and examine a “traditional” high school education with a critical eye. We believe the work we are doing now and in the future is going to lead to graduates of Mt. Mansfield ss Union High School experiencing succe in their initial endeavors after graduation and help them become Effective Engaged Citizens who are prepared to move their communities forward now and in the future.

The 2017-‐2018 school year also contained much student success for MMUHS. On June 16th the Fifty-‐First Commencement Ceremony was held for Mt. Mansfield Union High School at The University of Vermont. The Class of 2018 had one hundred seventy-‐eight graduates, of these, sixty-‐five percent went on to pursue higher education. -‐ Seventy eight members of this class graduates earned a Latin Honors Distinction of Cum Laude or higher, this is done through a 4-‐year grade point average of 3.45 or higher. Also, eighty percent of our students who took AP Exams received a score of 3 or es higher, this compar to a Vermont average of sixty-‐six percent, and a global average of fifty-‐nine percent. Our students shine outside of classroom as well. The MMU Dance, Boys & Girls Nordic Skiing and Girls Alpine Skiing teams all won championships and over fifteen students were members of the New England Music Festival Band and Chorus. MMUHS also plays an active role in supporting community events, it is not hard to find a MMU student giving their time to support great causes in and out of our local community.

If you have any question or feedback for our school, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Grades: 9-12 Total Faculty: 63 Classroom Teacher FTE: 44.2 # ESP Staff: 64 # Students: 803 Student/Teacher Ratio: 18.2 Student Assessment Results Link: http://go.cesuvt.org/MMU17-19assessments

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Mount Mansfield Modified Union School District Proposed Budget Summary & Comparison

Description Actual FY 18 Budget FY 18 Budget FY 19 Budget FY 20 $ Change % Change Expenditures Instructional Programs 18,287,319 18,640,780 19,203,236 20,030,405 827,169 4.31% Special Education Purchased Services 5,512 6,409,150 6,904,019 - (6,904,019) -100.00% Special Education Assessment 3,656,510 3,656,510 3,660,819 3,725,863 65,044 1.78% Vocational Education 1,015,173 1,103,720 931,120 957,848 26,728 2.87% Co-Curricular Activities 651,029 578,221 634,847 678,393 43,546 6.86% Health Services 1,752,188 1,685,824 1,700,572 1,705,551 4,979 0.29% Professional Development 270,088 214,219 276,099 299,823 23,724 8.59% Media Services 827,068 959,579 896,032 923,663 27,631 3.08% Board of Education 26,545 18,594 22,000 38,000 16,000 72.73% Chittenden East Supervisory Union 1,409,475 1,406,758 1,415,304 1,420,202 4,898 0.35% School Administration 1,538,427 1,572,074 1,478,207 1,377,919 (100,288) -6.78% Secretarial Services 1,010,571 1,011,213 1,033,176 1,026,113 (7,064) -0.68% Fiscal Services 43,928 74,567 69,903 182,503 112,600 161.08% Tech Communications Services 227,243 249,591 250,922 213,532 (37,390) -14.90% Operation/Maintenance of Plant 3,718,254 3,754,253 3,787,792 3,728,005 (59,787) -1.58% Transportation Services 891,006 1,816,894 1,517,813 1,282,705 (235,108) -15.49% Food Services 57,073 33,000 33,660 - (33,660) -100.00% Other Fiscal Services 2,566 - 4,353 4,353 - 0.00% Debt Services 872,687 855,703 848,091 831,352 (16,739) -1.97% Transfer to Food Service Fund 84,000 84,000 99,000 145,000 46,000 46.46% Transfer to Capital Improvement Fund 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 - 0.00% Capital Project 459,408 - - 525,000 525,000 Total Expenditures $ 36,906,069 $ 44,224,649 $ 44,866,964 $ 39,196,230 $ (5,670,735) -12.64% Adjustments to Allow Valid Year-to-Year Comparison* FY20 Special Education Expense 6,904,019 FY20 Title I Expense 130,855 FY20 Tax Anticipation Note Expense (112,600) FY19 Transportation Revenue 570,299 570,299 Adjusted Comparable Expenditures* $ 36,906,069 $ 44,224,649 $ 45,437,263 $ 46,688,803 $ 1,251,539 2.75% *The Vermont Agency of Education has changed reporting requirements in conjunction with the legislation requiring centralization of services at the Supervisory Union. In FY19 transportation revenue was shifted from the local districts into the SU. This reduced the SU assessments back to the schools. In FY20 we are budgeting the shift of special education revenue from the local districts to the SU. Consequently both revenue and expenses are decreasing by almost seven million. Estimated Revenue State and Federal Education Spending Revenue 35,865,338 36,082,889 36,730,072 37,420,598 690,526 1.88% Career & Tech Ed Transfer 497,350 514,424 477,245 479,515 2,269 0.48% Tech Ed Spending Grant 23,467 - - - - - Small School Grant 42,631 42,632 42,632 42,632 - 0.00% Drivers Education 10,526 14,000 14,000 10,000 (4,000) -28.57% Transportation - 570,299 - - - - High School Completion Program 36,271 15,000 15,000 30,000 15,000 100.00% Special Education - 6,409,149 6,942,759 - (6,942,759) -100.00% Title 1 - 130,855 130,855 0 (130,855) -100.00% Local Tuition 276,531 125,000 125,000 234,022 109,022 87.22% Interest 8,915 15,000 9,000 123,000 114,000 1266.67% Impact Fees ------Other and Grants 105,672 5,400 5,400 5,400 - 0.00% Lease Proceeds - - - - Transfer From Reserve - - - - Prior Year Adjustments 22,019 - - - - - Surplus/(Deficit) 17,349 300,000 375,000 851,062 476,062 126.95% Total Estimated Revenue $ 36,906,069 44,224,649 44,866,964 $ 39,196,230 $ (5,670,735) -12.64% Adjustments to Allow Valid Year-to-Year Comparison* FY20 Special Education Revenue 6,904,019 FY20 Title I Revenue 130,855 FY20 Tax Anticipation Note Revenue (112,600) FY19 Transportation Revenue 570,299 570,299 Adjusted Comparable Revenue* $ 36,906,069 $ 44,224,649 $ 45,437,263 $ 46,688,803 $ 1,251,540 2.75%

An independent audit of the accounts and financial statements of the former school districts that comprise the Mt. Mansfield Modified Union School District, for the period ending June 30, 2018 was conducted by Fothergill, Segale and Valley, CPAs. The report of the elected auditors for the Mt. Mansfield Union School district and reports of the independent auditors for elementary school districts are available online at http://go.cesuvt.org/auditsfy18.

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71 APPOINTED TOWN OFFICIALS STATE AND FEDERAL Assistant Town Clerk...... Martha Laing 434-2221 ELECTED OFFICIALS Delinquent Tax Collector...... Laurie Brisbin 434-2221 Governor Honorable Phil Scott Financial Director...... Connie Bona 434-2221 1-802-828-3322 Fire Chief...... Dennis Gile VT State House 15 State St Montpelier 05633 434-2002 (non-emergency) Highway Road Foreman...... Peter Gosselin 434-2631 Lt. Governor David Zuckerman Library Director...... Rebecca Mueller 434-3036 1-802-828-2226 Police Chief ...... vacant VT State House 15 State St Montpelier 05633 434-2156 (non-emergency) Secretary of State Jim Condos Richmond Town Historian...... Harriet W. Riggs 434-2556 1-800-439-8683 Town Manager...... Josh Arneson 434-5170 128 State St Montpelier VT 05633 Town Planner...... Jessica Draper 434-2430 Water Resources Superintendent...... Kendall Chamberlin U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy 434-2178 863-2525 1-800-642-3193 Zoning Administrative Officer...... Suzanne Mantegna 119 Main St Floor 4 Burlington VT 05401 434-2430 U.S. Senator Bernard Sanders APPOINTED VOLUNTEERS 1-800-339-9834 1 Church St Floor 3 Burlington 05401 Animal Control Agent...... Andrew Squires 363-7162 Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission U.S. Representative Peter Welch Bard Hill 434-5672 1-888-605-7270 Chittenden Solid Waste District...... Adam Sherman 128 Lakeside Ave Ste 235 Burlington 05401 Civil Defense Director...... Josh Arneson 434-5170 Energy Coordinator...... Jeffrey Forward 434-2344 State Senators ~ Emergency Management Coordinator...... Josh Arneson Chittenden County 434-5170 Tim Ashe, Burlington (D) 318-0903 Fire Warden...... Dennis Gile 363-3995 Philip Baruth, Burlington (D) 503-5266 To obtain a Burn Permit, call Shelburne Dispatch.985-8051 Debbie Ingram, Williston (D) 879-0054 Weigher of Coal...... Jay Furr 434-4601 Virginia Lyons, Williston (D) 863-6129 Lake Iroquois Committee...... Jack Linn 434-4882 Christopher Pearson, Burlington Town Fence Viewers...... Jared Katz 434-4995 (P/D/W) 860-3933 Carole Furr 434-4601 Michael Sirotkin (D) 999-4360 Inspector of Lumber, Shingles & Wood...... Jon Kart 999-7515 Chittenden 1 Representative ~ Town Health Officer...... Taylor Yeates 318-3013 Marcia Lawrence Gardner 2290 Hinesburg Road Town Service Officer...... Martha Laing 434-5689 Richmond, VT 05477 Tree Warden...... Matthew Leonetti 760-7577 Phone Statehouse 1-800-322-5616 Richmond Rescue Representative...... vacant Phone Home 434-2854 Email: [email protected] SCHOOL OFFICIALS Superintendent CESU...... Dr. John Alberghini 434-2128 CSWD Drop-off Center Principal, MMUHS...... Michael Weston 899-4690 434-2712 Principal, CHMS...... Mark Carbone 434-2188 Located at 80 Rogers Lane Principal, RES...... Ben White 434-2461 Off Route 117 (River Road) Open: Tuesday: 8:00 - 3:30 Thursday: 9:30 - 5:00 Saturday: 8:00 - 3:30 “Home of the Round Church” TOWN OF RICHMOND PRE SORT STD. Bridge Street, P.O. Box 285 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Richmond, VT 05477 RICHMOND, VT 1794 PERMIT NO. 12

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